ORANGES

Gleaming Tan

#B38864

RGB 179, 136, 100 · HSL 27°, 34%, 55% · CMYK 0, 24, 44, 30

Gleaming Tan is #B38864 in HEX — rgb(179, 136, 100), hsl(27°, 34%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 44%, 30%).

Gleaming Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 34%, 55%. 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#B38864

RGB179, 136, 100

HSL27°, 34%, 55%

HSV27°, 44%, 70%

CMYK0, 24, 44, 30

Decimal11765860

CSS RGBrgb(179, 136, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 34%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

Exact match

PPG

Bronco Brown 15-03

ΔE 1.7 · #AE8661

Behr

Syrup MQ2-2

ΔE 2.5 · #AF8565

Vista Paint

Rustic Charm K-1034

ΔE 2.6 · #B18B68

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 2.7 · #AE8964

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Creek SW7718

ΔE 2.7 · #BB8D6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 3 · #B4875E

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 3.1 · #AC8760

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 1139

ΔE 3.3 · #BB8E66

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 5.7 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.4 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.6 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.9 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#B38864

#6590B3

Analogous

#B36569

#B38864

#B3AF65

Triadic

#B38864

#65B388

#8865B3

Split-Complementary

#B38864

#65B3AF

#6569B3

Tetradic

#B38864

#69B365

#6590B3

#AF65B3

Monochromatic

#553E2A

#896343

#B38864

#CDB098

#E6D7CC

Rectangle

#B38864

#90B365

#6590B3

#8865B3

Compound

#B38864

#B3AF65

#6590B3

#6569B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2A084

#CEB8A6

#E0D6CD

Darker

#986C48

#6A4A30

#3E2B1B

Saturation

#988B81

#B38865

#D9853F

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.62:1

Deuteranopia

#B38864

#A09663

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B38864

#90906A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B38864

#B48489

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gleaming Tan 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

#C69366

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B38864

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3988A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#557B9A

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: #B38864;

CSS — background

background-color: #B38864;

CSS Variable

--color-gleaming-tan: #B38864;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gleaming-tan': '#B38864' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B38864] text-[#B38864]

SCSS

$gleaming-tan: #B38864;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B38864?

#B38864 is Gleaming Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B38864 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gleaming Tan?

Gleaming Tan 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 Gleaming Tan?

Gleaming Tan 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 Gleaming Tan?

You can download Gleaming Tan 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 Gleaming Tan?

The hex code is #B38864. In RGB it's 179, 136, 100, and in HSL it's 27°, 34%, 55%.

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