ORANGES

Dust

#B2996E

RGB 178, 153, 110 · HSL 38°, 31%, 56% · CMYK 0, 14, 38, 30

Dust is #B2996E in HEX — rgb(178, 153, 110), hsl(38°, 31%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 38%, 30%).

Dust pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 31%, 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#B2996E

RGB178, 153, 110

HSL38°, 31%, 56%

HSV38°, 38%, 70%

CMYK0, 14, 38, 30

Decimal11704686

CSS RGBrgb(178, 153, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 31%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Season C-296

ΔE 1.1 · #B0996F

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 1.2 · #B69B70

Hallman-Lindsay

Bauhaus Gold 303

ΔE 1.2 · #B0986F

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 2.1 · #AC9468

PPG

Imagine 1094-6

ΔE 2.1 · #AF9468

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 2.1 · #AE9668

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #AB976D

Sherwin-Williams

Coriander Powder SW9025

ΔE 3.3 · #BA9C75

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 3.4 · #AF9968

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.1 · #B29B79

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.5 · #B3A477

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.5 · #B7975E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.9 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13.6 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#B2996E

#6C86B2

Analogous

#B2756C

#B2996E

#A8B26C

Triadic

#B2996E

#6CB298

#986CB2

Split-Complementary

#B2996E

#6CA8B2

#756CB2

Tetradic

#B2996E

#6CB275

#6C86B2

#B26CA8

Monochromatic

#57482E

#897148

#B2996E

#CCBB9E

#E6DED0

Rectangle

#B2996E

#86B26C

#6C86B2

#986CB2

Compound

#B2996E

#A8B26C

#6C86B2

#756CB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1AD89

#CDC0AA

#E0DACF

Darker

#977C4D

#695634

#3E321D

Saturation

#999284

#B2986C

#D8A245

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2996E

#A99F6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2996E

#9E9E75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2996E

#B49499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dust 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

#C59F6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2996E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A492

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.

#597199

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: #B2996E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2996E;

CSS Variable

--color-dust: #B2996E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dust': '#B2996E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2996E] text-[#B2996E]

SCSS

$dust: #B2996E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2996E?

#B2996E is Dust, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2996E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dust?

Dust 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 Dust?

Dust 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 Dust?

You can download Dust 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 Dust?

The hex code is #B2996E. In RGB it's 178, 153, 110, and in HSL it's 38°, 31%, 56%.

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