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Opaque Cocoa

#B39385

RGB 179, 147, 133 · HSL 18°, 23%, 61% · CMYK 0, 18, 26, 30

Opaque Cocoa is #B39385 in HEX — rgb(179, 147, 133), hsl(18°, 23%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 30%).

Opaque Cocoa pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 23%, 61%. 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#B39385

RGB179, 147, 133

HSL18°, 23%, 61%

HSV18°, 26%, 70%

CMYK0, 18, 26, 30

Decimal11768709

CSS RGBrgb(179, 147, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 23%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Opaque Cocoa 2002-10A

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 1.8 · #B29080

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 2.3 · #B08E7E

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 2.3 · #AE8E7E

Benjamin Moore

Baywood 1234

ΔE 2.4 · #B6998B

Behr

Spiced Brandy S190-4

ΔE 2.4 · #B89489

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3 · #B5907F

Dulux

Mazzone S09E4

ΔE 3.1 · #B08E7C

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 4.5 · #B1928C

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 4.7 · #AA8F7A

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.8 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4.9 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.6 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.7 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 13.6 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B39385

#85A5B2

Analogous

#B2858E

#B39385

#B2A985

Triadic

#B39385

#85B292

#9285B2

Split-Complementary

#B39385

#85B2A9

#858EB2

Tetradic

#B39385

#8EB285

#85A5B2

#A985B2

Monochromatic

#61483D

#906B5A

#B39385

#D0BCB4

#EDE6E3

Rectangle

#B39385

#A5B285

#85A5B2

#9285B2

Compound

#B39385

#B2A985

#85A5B2

#858EB2

Variations

Lighter

#C2A89D

#CFBFB8

#E2DAD7

Darker

#9A705E

#6B4D40

#3F2D25

Saturation

#A29995

#B29285

#D9835E

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39385

#A39E85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39385

#999987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39385

#B39294

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Opaque Cocoa 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

#C69B7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39385

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A0A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6690A3

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: #B39385;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39385;

CSS Variable

--color-opaque-cocoa: #B39385;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opaque-cocoa': '#B39385' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39385] text-[#B39385]

SCSS

$opaque-cocoa: #B39385;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39385?

#B39385 is Opaque Cocoa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B39385 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opaque Cocoa?

Opaque Cocoa 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 Opaque Cocoa?

Opaque Cocoa 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 Opaque Cocoa?

You can download Opaque Cocoa 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 Opaque Cocoa?

The hex code is #B39385. In RGB it's 179, 147, 133, and in HSL it's 18°, 23%, 61%.

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