ORANGES

Stepping Stones

#B2A18C

RGB 178, 161, 140 · HSL 33°, 20%, 62% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 30

Stepping Stones is #B2A18C in HEX — rgb(178, 161, 140), hsl(33°, 20%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 30%).

Stepping Stones pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 20%, 62%. 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#B2A18C

RGB178, 161, 140

HSL33°, 20%, 62%

HSV33°, 21%, 70%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 30

Decimal11706764

CSS RGBrgb(178, 161, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 20%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 0.8 · #B4A18C

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 1.1 · #AFA08C

Sherwin-Williams

Prairie Grass SW7546

ΔE 1.3 · #B1A38E

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 1.3 · #B6A38F

Behr

Chateau PPU7-6

ΔE 1.4 · #B5A18B

Valspar

Faint Maple 2008-9C

ΔE 1.6 · #B6A390

Benjamin Moore

Dellwood 1019

ΔE 1.7 · #B5A08C

Vista Paint

Macadamia Brown C-183

ΔE 1.8 · #B8A590

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 1.9 · #B7A28E

Dulux

Clay Dust S13D4

ΔE 1.9 · #B19D87

Hallman-Lindsay

Urban Charm 337

ΔE 2.1 · #AEA28C

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 2.4 · #B19C86

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.7 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B2A18C

#8B9CB1

Analogous

#B18D8B

#B2A18C

#B0B18B

Triadic

#B2A18C

#8BB1A0

#A08BB1

Split-Complementary

#B2A18C

#8BB0B1

#8D8BB1

Tetradic

#B2A18C

#8BB18D

#8B9CB1

#B18BB0

Monochromatic

#625341

#907A60

#B2A18C

#D0C6B9

#EFEBE7

Rectangle

#B2A18C

#9CB18B

#8B9CB1

#A08BB1

Compound

#B2A18C

#B0B18B

#8B9CB1

#8D8BB1

Variations

Lighter

#C1B3A2

#CFC6BB

#E2DED8

Darker

#998164

#6A5944

#3E3427

Saturation

#A49F98

#B1A08B

#D8A464

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A18C

#ABA58C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A18C

#A4A48F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A18C

#B39EA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Stepping Stones 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

#C5A584

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A18C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2AAA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6883A5

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: #B2A18C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A18C;

CSS Variable

--color-stepping-stones: #B2A18C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stepping-stones': '#B2A18C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A18C] text-[#B2A18C]

SCSS

$stepping-stones: #B2A18C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A18C?

#B2A18C is Stepping Stones, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2A18C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stepping Stones?

Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones?

Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones?

You can download Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones?

The hex code is #B2A18C. In RGB it's 178, 161, 140, and in HSL it's 33°, 20%, 62%.

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