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Rustic Charm

#B18B68

RGB 177, 139, 104 · HSL 29°, 32%, 55% · CMYK 0, 21, 41, 31

Rustic Charm is #B18B68 in HEX — rgb(177, 139, 104), hsl(29°, 32%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 31%).

Rustic Charm pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 32%, 55%. 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#B18B68

RGB177, 139, 104

HSL29°, 32%, 55%

HSV29°, 41%, 69%

CMYK0, 21, 41, 31

Decimal11635560

CSS RGBrgb(177, 139, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 32%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rustic Charm K-1034

Exact match

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 1.5 · #AE8964

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Rum 240

ΔE 2.2 · #AD8B6A

PPG

Bronco Brown 15-03

ΔE 2.4 · #AE8661

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 1131

ΔE 2.4 · #B7916C

Valspar

Café Miel 2008-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #B48E6F

Sherwin-Williams

Yearling SW7725

ΔE 2.6 · #AD896A

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 2.8 · #AC8760

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 2.9 · #B3916B

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 5 · #AF8D72

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.2 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.8 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 13.9 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#B18B68

#688DB1

Analogous

#B16869

#B18B68

#B1B068

Triadic

#B18B68

#68B18B

#8B68B1

Split-Complementary

#B18B68

#68B1B0

#6869B1

Tetradic

#B18B68

#69B168

#688DB1

#B068B1

Monochromatic

#543F2B

#876545

#B18B68

#CBB29A

#E5D8CD

Rectangle

#B18B68

#8DB168

#688DB1

#8B68B1

Compound

#B18B68

#B1B068

#688DB1

#6869B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1A286

#CDBAA7

#E0D7CE

Darker

#966F4B

#684C32

#3D2C1C

Saturation

#978C81

#B18B68

#D88A41

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.76:1

Deuteranopia

#B18B68

#A19768

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B18B68

#92926D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B18B68

#B2878C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rustic Charm 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

#C49569

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B18B68

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19A8D

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.

#577898

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: #B18B68;

CSS — background

background-color: #B18B68;

CSS Variable

--color-rustic-charm: #B18B68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustic-charm': '#B18B68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B18B68] text-[#B18B68]

SCSS

$rustic-charm: #B18B68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B18B68?

#B18B68 is Rustic Charm, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B18B68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustic Charm?

Rustic Charm 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 Rustic Charm?

Rustic Charm 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 Rustic Charm?

You can download Rustic Charm 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 Rustic Charm?

The hex code is #B18B68. In RGB it's 177, 139, 104, and in HSL it's 29°, 32%, 55%.

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