ORANGES

Pumpkin Spice

#B2691A

RGB 178, 105, 26 · HSL 31°, 75%, 40% · CMYK 0, 41, 85, 30

Pumpkin Spice is #B2691A in HEX — rgb(178, 105, 26), hsl(31°, 75%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 85%, 30%).

Pumpkin Spice pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 75%, 40%. 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#B2691A

RGB178, 105, 26

HSL31°, 75%, 40%

HSV31°, 85%, 70%

CMYK0, 41, 85, 30

Decimal11692314

CSS RGBrgb(178, 105, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 75%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Enchanting Ginger S-H-320

ΔE 5.3 · #A3640E

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 6.3 · #C67727

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 7.4 · #B97730

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 7.5 · #BF6F31

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 9.1 · #C27136

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 9.3 · #CB8135

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 9.7 · #C27F38

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.9 · #B97D31

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 10.2 · #D28233

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 11.2 · #D68339

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 11.7 · #C56E39

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.6 · #AF7C20

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.4 · #955F20

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 14.3 · #A66B35

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 20.3 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#B2691A

#1963B3

Analogous

#B31C19

#B2691A

#B0B319

Triadic

#B2691A

#19B369

#6919B3

Split-Complementary

#B2691A

#19B0B3

#1C19B3

Tetradic

#B2691A

#19B31C

#1963B3

#B319B0

Monochromatic

#2D1A06

#704110

#B2691A

#E28F36

#ECB479

Rectangle

#B2691A

#63B319

#1963B3

#6919B3

Compound

#B2691A

#B0B319

#1963B3

#1C19B3

Variations

Lighter

#E08829

#DEA569

#E6CAAD

Darker

#925411

#663A0A

#3D2204

Saturation

#7D674F

#B36919

#BF690D

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

4.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.93:1

Deuteranopia

#B2691A

#938511

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2691A

#7A7A2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2691A

#B2646D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pumpkin Spice 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

#C57B2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2691A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B28053

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#1F558E

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: #B2691A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2691A;

CSS Variable

--color-pumpkin-spice: #B2691A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumpkin-spice': '#B2691A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2691A] text-[#B2691A]

SCSS

$pumpkin-spice: #B2691A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2691A?

#B2691A is Pumpkin Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2691A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumpkin Spice?

Pumpkin Spice 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 Pumpkin Spice?

Pumpkin Spice 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 Pumpkin Spice?

You can download Pumpkin Spice 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 Pumpkin Spice?

The hex code is #B2691A. In RGB it's 178, 105, 26, and in HSL it's 31°, 75%, 40%.

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