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Umber

#B26400

RGB 178, 100, 0 · HSL 34°, 100%, 35% · CMYK 0, 44, 100, 30

Umber is #B26400 in HEX — rgb(178, 100, 0), hsl(34°, 100%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 100%, 30%).

Umber pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 100%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B26400

RGB178, 100, 0

HSL34°, 100%, 35%

HSV34°, 100%, 70%

CMYK0, 44, 100, 30

Decimal11691008

CSS RGBrgb(178, 100, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 100%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Crispy Gingersnap 290D-7

ΔE 4.3 · #BA6614

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 8.4 · #C67727

Dulux

Golden Mandarin S10G8

ΔE 10.4 · #CE782E

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 12.4 · #D28233

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 12.5 · #BF6F31

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 12.7 · #D08135

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 13.8 · #D68339

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 14.1 · #C27136

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 14.2 · #CE7639

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.7 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 16 · #C56E39

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 18 · #EA8A42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 18.4 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 24 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.4 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B26400

#004DB3

Analogous

#B30C00

#B26400

#A7B300

Triadic

#B26400

#00B365

#6500B3

Split-Complementary

#B26400

#00A7B3

#0C00B3

Tetradic

#B26400

#00B30C

#004DB3

#B300A7

Monochromatic

#1A0E00

#663A00

#B26400

#FF9100

#FFB24D

Rectangle

#B26400

#4DB300

#004DB3

#6500B3

Compound

#B26400

#A7B300

#004DB3

#0C00B3

Variations

Lighter

#F58B00

#F0A747

#EECA9C

Darker

#8F5100

#623800

#392000

Saturation

#745D3E

#B36500

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

4.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.72:1

Deuteranopia

#B26400

#918200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B26400

#767623

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B26400

#B25F68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Umber 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

#C5781B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B26400

Daylight 5500K

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

#B27D3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#0F4489

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B26400;

CSS — background

background-color: #B26400;

CSS Variable

--color-umber: #B26400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'umber': '#B26400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B26400] text-[#B26400]

SCSS

$umber: #B26400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B26400?

#B26400 is Umber, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B26400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Umber?

Umber 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 Umber?

Umber 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 Umber?

You can download Umber 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 Umber?

The hex code is #B26400. In RGB it's 178, 100, 0, and in HSL it's 34°, 100%, 35%.

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