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Waxen Moon

#B38241

RGB 179, 130, 65 · HSL 34°, 47%, 48% · CMYK 0, 27, 64, 30

Waxen Moon is #B38241 in HEX — rgb(179, 130, 65), hsl(34°, 47%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 64%, 30%).

Waxen Moon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 47%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B38241

RGB179, 130, 65

HSL34°, 47%, 48%

HSV34°, 64%, 70%

CMYK0, 27, 64, 30

Decimal11764289

CSS RGBrgb(179, 130, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 47%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Waxen Moon 921

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Caramel 2160-10

ΔE 1.3 · #B3813E

Vista Paint

Waxen Moon C-920

ΔE 1.6 · #B0823F

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 2.2 · #B88541

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 2.6 · #B48347

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 2.8 · #AB7F3F

Dulux

Red Ochre S13F8

ΔE 3.2 · #BC8743

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 3.5 · #B98841

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 3.9 · #AA803A

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 4.7 · #B08843

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.4 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8.5 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.5 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 11.4 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.3 · #AF7C20

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.6 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#B38241

#4173B4

Analogous

#B44941

#B38241

#ACB441

Triadic

#B38241

#41B482

#8241B4

Split-Complementary

#B38241

#41ACB4

#4941B4

Tetradic

#B38241

#41B449

#4173B4

#B441AC

Monochromatic

#433118

#7C592D

#B38241

#CDA774

#E1CAAD

Rectangle

#B38241

#73B441

#4173B4

#8241B4

Compound

#B38241

#ACB441

#4173B4

#4941B4

Variations

Lighter

#C79C63

#CFB490

#E0D3C1

Darker

#926832

#664821

#3C2A12

Saturation

#8C7D69

#B48241

#D48620

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

3.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.19:1

Deuteranopia

#B38241

#9F9140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B38241

#8C8C4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B38241

#B47C83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Waxen Moon 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

#C68E4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B38241

Daylight 5500K

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

#B39370

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3E6292

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B38241;

CSS — background

background-color: #B38241;

CSS Variable

--color-waxen-moon: #B38241;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waxen-moon': '#B38241' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B38241] text-[#B38241]

SCSS

$waxen-moon: #B38241;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B38241?

#B38241 is Waxen Moon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B38241 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waxen Moon?

Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon?

Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon?

You can download Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon?

The hex code is #B38241. In RGB it's 179, 130, 65, and in HSL it's 34°, 47%, 48%.

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