ORANGES

Fretwire

#B2A490

RGB 178, 164, 144 · HSL 35°, 18%, 63% · CMYK 0, 8, 19, 30

Fretwire is #B2A490 in HEX — rgb(178, 164, 144), hsl(35°, 18%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 19%, 30%).

Fretwire pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 18%, 63%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B2A490

RGB178, 164, 144

HSL35°, 18%, 63%

HSV35°, 19%, 70%

CMYK0, 8, 19, 30

Decimal11707536

CSS RGBrgb(178, 164, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 18%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Safari Vest PPU7-22

ΔE 0.7 · #B2A590

Sherwin-Williams

Stone Lion SW7507

ΔE 0.7 · #B3A491

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedge 226

ΔE 0.8 · #B1A591

Benjamin Moore

Rocky CSP-190

ΔE 1 · #B2A692

Valspar

Arid Plains 6007-2A

ΔE 1 · #AFA28F

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 1 · #B4A693

Dulux

Waitangi Double NZ9E9

ΔE 1.4 · #AFA491

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 1.4 · #AFA290

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 1.5 · #AFA08C

Vista Paint

Sedge C-225

ΔE 1.7 · #B1A690

PPG

El Capitan 1020-4 · 15-29

ΔE 2.7 · #B7A696

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 2.9 · #B7A28E

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.8 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.2 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B2A490

#909EB2

Analogous

#B29290

#B2A490

#AFB290

Triadic

#B2A490

#90B2A3

#A390B2

Split-Complementary

#B2A490

#90AFB2

#9290B2

Tetradic

#B2A490

#90B292

#909EB2

#B290AF

Monochromatic

#635745

#907E64

#B2A490

#D1C9BD

#F0EEEA

Rectangle

#B2A490

#9EB290

#909EB2

#A390B2

Compound

#B2A490

#AFB290

#909EB2

#9290B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1B6A6

#CFC8BE

#E2DFDA

Darker

#988569

#6A5B47

#3E3529

Saturation

#A6A19C

#B2A390

#D8AA69

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A490

#ADA791

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A490

#A6A693

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A490

#B3A1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fretwire 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

#C5A887

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A490

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2ADAB

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6B84A6

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: #B2A490;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A490;

CSS Variable

--color-fretwire: #B2A490;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fretwire': '#B2A490' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A490] text-[#B2A490]

SCSS

$fretwire: #B2A490;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A490?

#B2A490 is Fretwire, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2A490 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fretwire?

Fretwire 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 Fretwire?

Fretwire 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 Fretwire?

You can download Fretwire 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 Fretwire?

The hex code is #B2A490. In RGB it's 178, 164, 144, and in HSL it's 35°, 18%, 63%.

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