ORANGES

Sacred Ground

#B2865D

RGB 178, 134, 93 · HSL 29°, 36%, 53% · CMYK 0, 25, 48, 30

Sacred Ground is #B2865D in HEX — rgb(178, 134, 93), hsl(29°, 36%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 48%, 30%).

Sacred Ground pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 36%, 53%. 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#B2865D

RGB178, 134, 93

HSL29°, 36%, 53%

HSV29°, 48%, 70%

CMYK0, 25, 48, 30

Decimal11699805

CSS RGBrgb(178, 134, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 36%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 0.6 · #B4875E

Benjamin Moore

Warm 1091

ΔE 1.7 · #AF8258

Vista Paint

Safari Sun C-247

ΔE 1.7 · #B4885C

PPG

Cool Copper 1088-6

ΔE 2.2 · #AD8458

Sherwin-Williams

Tatami Tan SW6116

ΔE 2.6 · #BA8C64

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 3 · #B38864

Behr

Applesauce Cake 260F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #B98863

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 3.6 · #AC8760

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 4.3 · #AE8964

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 6.6 · #A47A5A

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.4 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.8 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.7 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.9 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#B2865D

#5C89B2

Analogous

#B25C5D

#B2865D

#B2B15C

Triadic

#B2865D

#5CB286

#865CB2

Split-Complementary

#B2865D

#5CB2B1

#5C5DB2

Tetradic

#B2865D

#5DB25C

#5C89B2

#B15CB2

Monochromatic

#503A26

#84603E

#B2865D

#CBAC90

#E3D3C4

Rectangle

#B2865D

#89B25C

#5C89B2

#865CB2

Compound

#B2865D

#B2B15C

#5C89B2

#5C5DB2

Variations

Lighter

#C29E7D

#CDB6A1

#E0D5CA

Darker

#956B43

#68492D

#3D2B19

Saturation

#94877A

#B2865C

#D98436

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#B2865D

#9F945C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2865D

#8F8F64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2865D

#B38287

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sacred Ground 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

#C59161

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2865D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B29685

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.

#507496

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: #B2865D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2865D;

CSS Variable

--color-sacred-ground: #B2865D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sacred-ground': '#B2865D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2865D] text-[#B2865D]

SCSS

$sacred-ground: #B2865D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2865D?

#B2865D is Sacred Ground, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2865D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sacred Ground?

Sacred Ground 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 Sacred Ground?

Sacred Ground 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 Sacred Ground?

You can download Sacred Ground 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 Sacred Ground?

The hex code is #B2865D. In RGB it's 178, 134, 93, and in HSL it's 29°, 36%, 53%.

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