ORANGES

Nankeen

#B29B80

RGB 178, 155, 128 · HSL 32°, 25%, 60% · CMYK 0, 13, 28, 30

Nankeen is #B29B80 in HEX — rgb(178, 155, 128), hsl(32°, 25%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 28%, 30%).

Nankeen pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 25%, 60%. 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#B29B80

RGB178, 155, 128

HSL32°, 25%, 60%

HSV32°, 28%, 70%

CMYK0, 13, 28, 30

Decimal11705216

CSS RGBrgb(178, 155, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 25%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

Exact match

Behr

Mission Hills UL170-3

ΔE 0.7 · #B19B7F

Sherwin-Williams

Song Thrush SW9112

ΔE 1.5 · #AF987F

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 1.8 · #B59B7E

Benjamin Moore

Great 1077 · CC-334

ΔE 1.9 · #B1997B

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #B6A084

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 1.9 · #B89E82

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 2.3 · #AC9A7E

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 2.4 · #B09E84

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 3.1 · #B4977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.8 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.2 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.4 · #A89D7E

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 5.5 · #AFA08C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 12.4 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B29B80

#8097B3

Analogous

#B38180

#B29B80

#B1B380

Triadic

#B29B80

#80B39B

#9B80B3

Split-Complementary

#B29B80

#80B1B3

#8180B3

Tetradic

#B29B80

#80B381

#8097B3

#B380B1

Monochromatic

#604E39

#8F7556

#B29B80

#CFC0AF

#ECE6DF

Rectangle

#B29B80

#97B380

#8097B3

#9B80B3

Compound

#B29B80

#B1B380

#8097B3

#8180B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2AF99

#CFC3B5

#E2DCD5

Darker

#9B7D5A

#6B563D

#3F3223

Saturation

#A19A91

#B39B80

#D99D59

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B29B80

#A9A180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B29B80

#9F9F84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B29B80

#B3989B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nankeen 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

#C5A17B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B29B80

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A69F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6380A1

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: #B29B80;

CSS — background

background-color: #B29B80;

CSS Variable

--color-nankeen: #B29B80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nankeen': '#B29B80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B29B80] text-[#B29B80]

SCSS

$nankeen: #B29B80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B29B80?

#B29B80 is Nankeen, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B29B80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nankeen?

Nankeen 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 Nankeen?

Nankeen 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 Nankeen?

You can download Nankeen 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 Nankeen?

The hex code is #B29B80. In RGB it's 178, 155, 128, and in HSL it's 32°, 25%, 60%.

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