ORANGES

Deer Run

#B2A69A

RGB 178, 166, 154 · HSL 30°, 13%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 13, 30

Deer Run is #B2A69A in HEX — rgb(178, 166, 154), hsl(30°, 13%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 13%, 30%).

Deer Run pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 13%, 65%. 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#B2A69A

RGB178, 166, 154

HSL30°, 13%, 65%

HSV30°, 13%, 70%

CMYK0, 7, 13, 30

Decimal11708058

CSS RGBrgb(178, 166, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 13%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Kelmscott K-1180

ΔE 0.7 · #B1A69B

Kilz

Fawn Doe TB-24

ΔE 0.9 · #B5A89C

Dulux

Smoke And Mirrors SN3C2

ΔE 1 · #B2A89C

Benjamin Moore

Quicksand CSP-200

ΔE 1.1 · #AFA598

Behr

Rugged Tan N190-4

ΔE 1.1 · #B3A799

Valspar

Smoked Oyster 6005-1C

ΔE 1.2 · #AFA69A

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 1.7 · #AEA69B

Sherwin-Williams

Mega Greige SW7031

ΔE 1.7 · #ADA295

PPG

Shadow Taupe 14-01

ΔE 2 · #B4AAA0

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 3.1 · #BCAA9F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.8 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.9 · #B7AE9D

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 3.9 · #B4A693

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.4 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.2 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16 · #CDCECD

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

#B2A69A

#9AA6B1

Analogous

#B19A9A

#B2A69A

#B1B19A

Triadic

#B2A69A

#9AB1A6

#A69AB1

Split-Complementary

#B2A69A

#9AB1B1

#9A9AB1

Tetradic

#B2A69A

#9AB19A

#9AA6B1

#B19AB1

Monochromatic

#65594E

#90806F

#B2A69A

#D3CCC5

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#B2A69A

#A6B19A

#9AA6B1

#A69AB1

Compound

#B2A69A

#B1B19A

#9AA6B1

#9A9AB1

Variations

Lighter

#C1B8AE

#CFC9C4

#E3E0DD

Darker

#958574

#685B4E

#3D352D

Saturation

#A9A6A2

#B1A69A

#D8A673

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A69A

#ADA99B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A69A

#A8A89C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A69A

#B2A4A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Deer Run 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

#C5A98F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A69A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2AEB3

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.

#708DA9

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: #B2A69A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A69A;

CSS Variable

--color-deer-run: #B2A69A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deer-run': '#B2A69A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A69A] text-[#B2A69A]

SCSS

$deer-run: #B2A69A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A69A?

#B2A69A is Deer Run, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2A69A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deer Run?

Deer Run 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 Deer Run?

Deer Run 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 Deer Run?

You can download Deer Run 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 Deer Run?

The hex code is #B2A69A. In RGB it's 178, 166, 154, and in HSL it's 30°, 13%, 65%.

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