ORANGES

Country Life

#B39277

RGB 179, 146, 119 · HSL 27°, 28%, 58% · CMYK 0, 18, 34, 30

Country Life is #B39277 in HEX — rgb(179, 146, 119), hsl(27°, 28%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 34%, 30%).

Country Life pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 28%, 58%. 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#B39277

RGB179, 146, 119

HSL27°, 28%, 58%

HSV27°, 34%, 70%

CMYK0, 18, 34, 30

Decimal11768439

CSS RGBrgb(179, 146, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 28%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Country Life K-1043

Exact match

Behr

Gingerbread Latte HDC-FL14-6

ΔE 1 · #B4947A

Benjamin Moore

Serengeti 2164-40

ΔE 1.4 · #B28F75

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

ΔE 1.6 · #AE8F73

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Trail DE6117

ΔE 1.6 · #B49375

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 1.8 · #AF8E75

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 1.9 · #AF8D72

Sherwin-Williams

Craftsman Brown SW2835

ΔE 2.3 · #AE9278

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 2.6 · #BA947B

Valspar

Changing Seasons 3001-9C

ΔE 3.3 · #B2977E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.7 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.6 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.3 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B39277

#7697B2

Analogous

#B27679

#B39277

#B2AF76

Triadic

#B39277

#76B291

#9176B2

Split-Complementary

#B39277

#76B2AF

#7679B2

Tetradic

#B39277

#79B276

#7697B2

#AF76B2

Monochromatic

#5B4533

#8C6B4F

#B39277

#CDB8A7

#E9E0D8

Rectangle

#B39277

#97B276

#7697B2

#9176B2

Compound

#B39277

#B2AF76

#7697B2

#7679B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1A791

#CEBDAF

#E1D9D2

Darker

#997354

#6A4F38

#3F2E20

Saturation

#9D938B

#B29176

#D88D4F

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39277

#A49C77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39277

#98987B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39277

#B48F93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Country Life 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

#C69A74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39277

Daylight 5500K

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

#B39F99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5E819D

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: #B39277;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39277;

CSS Variable

--color-country-life: #B39277;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'country-life': '#B39277' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39277] text-[#B39277]

SCSS

$country-life: #B39277;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39277?

#B39277 is Country Life, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B39277 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Country Life?

Country Life 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 Country Life?

Country Life 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 Country Life?

You can download Country Life 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 Country Life?

The hex code is #B39277. In RGB it's 179, 146, 119, and in HSL it's 27°, 28%, 58%.

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