ORANGES

Mixed Potpourri

#B18A52

RGB 177, 138, 82 · HSL 35°, 38%, 51% · CMYK 0, 22, 54, 31

Mixed Potpourri is #B18A52 in HEX — rgb(177, 138, 82), hsl(35°, 38%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 54%, 31%).

Mixed Potpourri pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 38%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B18A52

RGB177, 138, 82

HSL35°, 38%, 51%

HSV35°, 54%, 69%

CMYK0, 22, 54, 31

Decimal11635282

CSS RGBrgb(177, 138, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 38%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Camel Ride 3005-7A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Prairie K-993

ΔE 1.2 · #B38C52

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 1.9 · #AC854E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 2.3 · #AC864B

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 2.5 · #A9864E

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 2.7 · #B3874E

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.2 · #AD8451

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 3.4 · #BB8E55

Benjamin Moore

Goldenhurst 196

ΔE 3.5 · #B1884A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.5 · #B7975E

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 5.5 · #AD905B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.7 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.3 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#B18A52

#537AB2

Analogous

#B25A53

#B18A52

#AAB253

Triadic

#B18A52

#53B28A

#8A53B2

Split-Complementary

#B18A52

#53AAB2

#5A53B2

Tetradic

#B18A52

#53B25A

#537AB2

#B253AA

Monochromatic

#4A3921

#7F6239

#B18A52

#C9AE87

#E1D2BC

Rectangle

#B18A52

#7AB253

#537AB2

#8A53B2

Compound

#B18A52

#AAB253

#537AB2

#5A53B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1A175

#CCB89C

#DFD5C8

Darker

#926F3F

#654D2A

#3C2D17

Saturation

#908474

#B28A53

#D8902C

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#B18A52

#A29551

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B18A52

#92925C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B18A52

#B2848A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mixed Potpourri 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

#C49459

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B18A52

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1997D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B6992

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: #B18A52;

CSS — background

background-color: #B18A52;

CSS Variable

--color-mixed-potpourri: #B18A52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mixed-potpourri': '#B18A52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B18A52] text-[#B18A52]

SCSS

$mixed-potpourri: #B18A52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B18A52?

#B18A52 is Mixed Potpourri, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B18A52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mixed Potpourri?

Mixed Potpourri 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 Mixed Potpourri?

Mixed Potpourri 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 Mixed Potpourri?

You can download Mixed Potpourri 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 Mixed Potpourri?

The hex code is #B18A52. In RGB it's 177, 138, 82, and in HSL it's 35°, 38%, 51%.

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