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Pale Brown

#B1916E

RGB 177, 145, 110 · HSL 31°, 30%, 56% · CMYK 0, 18, 38, 31

Pale Brown is #B1916E in HEX — rgb(177, 145, 110), hsl(31°, 30%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 38%, 31%).

Pale Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 30%, 56%. 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#B1916E

RGB177, 145, 110

HSL31°, 30%, 56%

HSV31°, 38%, 69%

CMYK0, 18, 38, 31

Decimal11637102

CSS RGBrgb(177, 145, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 30%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spiced Rum C-239

ΔE 1.5 · #AE8D6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tan Hide 261

ΔE 1.6 · #AF926D

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 2 · #B3916B

Benjamin Moore

Norwester CC-332

ΔE 2.6 · #AA8F6A

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 2.8 · #B8946E

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Trail DE6117

ΔE 2.9 · #B49375

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3 · #BA9873

Sherwin-Williams

Woven Wicker SW9104

ΔE 3.1 · #B99974

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #B1956D

PPG

Coffee Kiss 1084-5 · 15-15

ΔE 3.3 · #B19576

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 4.4 · #AF8D72

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.2 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.8 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.7 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 12.2 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B1916E

#6D8EB0

Analogous

#B06E6D

#B1916E

#AFB06D

Triadic

#B1916E

#6DB090

#906DB0

Split-Complementary

#B1916E

#6DAFB0

#6E6DB0

Tetradic

#B1916E

#6DB06E

#6D8EB0

#B06DAF

Monochromatic

#56432E

#886A49

#B1916E

#CBB69F

#E6DCD1

Rectangle

#B1916E

#8EB06D

#6D8EB0

#906DB0

Compound

#B1916E

#AFB06D

#6D8EB0

#6E6DB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0A68A

#CDBCAB

#E0D8CF

Darker

#96734E

#684F35

#3D2E1E

Saturation

#998F85

#B0906D

#D89146

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1916E

#A49A6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1916E

#979773

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1916E

#B28D91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pale Brown 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

#C4996E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1916E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19E92

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.

#5A7898

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: #B1916E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1916E;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-brown: #B1916E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-brown': '#B1916E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1916E] text-[#B1916E]

SCSS

$pale-brown: #B1916E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1916E?

#B1916E is Pale Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B1916E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Brown?

Pale Brown 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 Pale Brown?

Pale Brown 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 Pale Brown?

You can download Pale Brown 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 Pale Brown?

The hex code is #B1916E. In RGB it's 177, 145, 110, and in HSL it's 31°, 30%, 56%.

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