ORANGES

Kelmscott

#B1A69B

RGB 177, 166, 155 · HSL 30°, 12%, 65% · CMYK 0, 6, 12, 31

Kelmscott is #B1A69B in HEX — rgb(177, 166, 155), hsl(30°, 12%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 31%).

Kelmscott pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 12%, 65%. 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#B1A69B

RGB177, 166, 155

HSL30°, 12%, 65%

HSV30°, 12%, 69%

CMYK0, 6, 12, 31

Decimal11642523

CSS RGBrgb(177, 166, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 12%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Kelmscott K-1180

Exact match

Dulux

Smoky Bark SN3G8

ΔE 0.8 · #B0A79C

Valspar

Smoked Oyster 6005-1C

ΔE 1 · #AFA69A

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 1.2 · #AEA69B

Benjamin Moore

Quicksand CSP-200

ΔE 1.3 · #AFA598

Kilz

Fawn Doe TB-24

ΔE 1.3 · #B5A89C

PPG

Shadow Taupe 14-01

ΔE 1.6 · #B4AAA0

Behr

Rugged Tan N190-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B3A799

Sherwin-Williams

Mega Greige SW7031

ΔE 1.9 · #ADA295

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 3.5 · #BCAA9F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.8 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 4 · #B5AFA0

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4.2 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.6 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#B1A69B

#9BA6B0

Analogous

#B09B9B

#B1A69B

#B0B09B

Triadic

#B1A69B

#9BB0A6

#A69BB0

Split-Complementary

#B1A69B

#9BB0B0

#9B9BB0

Tetradic

#B1A69B

#9BB09B

#9BA6B0

#B09BB0

Monochromatic

#64594F

#8F8070

#B1A69B

#D2CCC6

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#B1A69B

#A6B09B

#9BA6B0

#A69BB0

Compound

#B1A69B

#B0B09B

#9BA6B0

#9B9BB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0B8AF

#CFC9C4

#E2E0DD

Darker

#948575

#675B4F

#3C352E

Saturation

#A9A6A3

#B0A69B

#D8A674

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A69B

#ACA99C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A69B

#A8A89C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A69B

#B1A5A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kelmscott 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

#C4A98F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A69B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1AEB4

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.

#708DA9

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: #B1A69B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A69B;

CSS Variable

--color-kelmscott: #B1A69B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kelmscott': '#B1A69B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A69B] text-[#B1A69B]

SCSS

$kelmscott: #B1A69B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A69B?

#B1A69B is Kelmscott, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B1A69B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kelmscott?

Kelmscott 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 Kelmscott?

Kelmscott 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 Kelmscott?

You can download Kelmscott 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 Kelmscott?

The hex code is #B1A69B. In RGB it's 177, 166, 155, and in HSL it's 30°, 12%, 65%.

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