ORANGES

Moleskin

#B0A196

RGB 176, 161, 150 · HSL 25°, 14%, 64% · CMYK 0, 9, 15, 31

Moleskin is #B0A196 in HEX — rgb(176, 161, 150), hsl(25°, 14%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 15%, 31%).

Moleskin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 14%, 64%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B0A196

RGB176, 161, 150

HSL25°, 14%, 64%

HSV25°, 15%, 69%

CMYK0, 9, 15, 31

Decimal11575702

CSS RGBrgb(176, 161, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 14%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Natural Stone S10B3

ΔE 1 · #AEA195

Behr

Moleskin N180-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B1A198

Vista Paint

Taupe View K-1188

ΔE 1.6 · #B4A599

Valspar

Wool Coat 1002-10A

ΔE 1.8 · #AF9D93

Sherwin-Williams

Mega Greige SW7031

ΔE 1.9 · #ADA295

Kilz

Coffee House LL240

ΔE 2.2 · #B5A79B

Benjamin Moore

Quicksand CSP-200

ΔE 2.5 · #AFA598

PPG

Simmering Smoke 1019-4

ΔE 2.6 · #A99F96

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Sand 218

ΔE 2.8 · #A89F93

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 2.9 · #B6A39C

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 3.8 · #BCAA9F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 4.2 · #B4A18F

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4.5 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5.5 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B0A196

#96A5B0

Analogous

#B09698

#B0A196

#B0AE96

Triadic

#B0A196

#96B0A1

#A196B0

Split-Complementary

#B0A196

#96B0AE

#9698B0

Tetradic

#B0A196

#98B096

#96A5B0

#AE96B0

Monochromatic

#63554B

#8E7A6B

#B0A196

#D1C8C2

#F2EFEE

Rectangle

#B0A196

#A5B096

#96A5B0

#A196B0

Compound

#B0A196

#B0AE96

#96A5B0

#9698B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0B4AB

#CEC7C1

#E2DEDC

Darker

#958070

#68574C

#3D332C

Saturation

#A7A39F

#B0A196

#D89A6F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0A196

#A9A596

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0A196

#A4A497

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0A196

#B0A0A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moleskin reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C3A58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B0A196

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B1AAB0

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6E90A8

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B0A196;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0A196;

CSS Variable

--color-moleskin: #B0A196;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moleskin': '#B0A196' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0A196] text-[#B0A196]

SCSS

$moleskin: #B0A196;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0A196?

#B0A196 is Moleskin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B0A196 warm or cool?

Moleskin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moleskin?

Moleskin works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Moleskin?

Moleskin pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moleskin?

You can download Moleskin on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Moleskin?

The hex code is #B0A196. In RGB it's 176, 161, 150, and in HSL it's 25°, 14%, 64%.

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