ORANGES

Rocky

#B2A692

RGB 178, 166, 146 · HSL 38°, 17%, 64% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 30

Rocky is #B2A692 in HEX — rgb(178, 166, 146), hsl(38°, 17%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 30%).

Rocky pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 17%, 64%. 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#B2A692

RGB178, 166, 146

HSL38°, 17%, 64%

HSV38°, 18%, 70%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 30

Decimal11708050

CSS RGBrgb(178, 166, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 17%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rocky CSP-190

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedge 226

ΔE 0.4 · #B1A591

Behr

Safari Vest PPU7-22

ΔE 0.8 · #B2A590

Dulux

Waitangi Double NZ9E9

ΔE 1 · #AFA491

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 1 · #B4A693

Vista Paint

Sedge C-225

ΔE 1.2 · #B1A690

Sherwin-Williams

Stone Lion SW7507

ΔE 1.4 · #B3A491

Valspar

Arid Plains 6007-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #AFA28F

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 1.7 · #B3A997

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 2.3 · #B3AB98

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 2.4 · #AFA08C

PPG

Aldabra 14-28

ΔE 2.9 · #AAA492

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.2 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.5 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#B2A692

#949FB3

Analogous

#B39894

#B2A692

#AFB394

Triadic

#B2A692

#94B3A7

#A794B3

Split-Complementary

#B2A692

#94AFB3

#9894B3

Tetradic

#B2A692

#94B398

#949FB3

#B394AF

Monochromatic

#655B48

#928368

#B2A692

#D3CCC0

#F2F0ED

Rectangle

#B2A692

#9FB394

#949FB3

#A794B3

Compound

#B2A692

#AFB394

#949FB3

#9894B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2B9A9

#D0CAC0

#E3E0DB

Darker

#99886C

#6B5E49

#3E372A

Saturation

#A8A49F

#B3A794

#D9B26D

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A692

#AEA993

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A692

#A8A895

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A692

#B3A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rocky 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

#C5A989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A692

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2AEAD

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.

#6E83A8

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: #B2A692;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A692;

CSS Variable

--color-rocky: #B2A692;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocky': '#B2A692' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A692] text-[#B2A692]

SCSS

$rocky: #B2A692;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A692?

#B2A692 is Rocky, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2A692 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rocky?

Rocky 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 Rocky?

Rocky 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 Rocky?

You can download Rocky 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 Rocky?

The hex code is #B2A692. In RGB it's 178, 166, 146, and in HSL it's 38°, 17%, 64%.

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