ORANGES

Soft Moccasin

#B39C6F

RGB 179, 156, 111 · HSL 40°, 31%, 57% · CMYK 0, 13, 38, 30

Soft Moccasin is #B39C6F in HEX — rgb(179, 156, 111), hsl(40°, 31%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 38%, 30%).

Soft Moccasin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 31%, 57%. 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#B39C6F

RGB179, 156, 111

HSL40°, 31%, 57%

HSV40°, 38%, 70%

CMYK0, 13, 38, 30

Decimal11770991

CSS RGBrgb(179, 156, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 31%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Soft Moccasin K-986

Exact match

PPG

Cool Camel 1104-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AE996B

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 1.9 · #B69B70

Hallman-Lindsay

Upon Reflection 324

ΔE 2.2 · #AC986A

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 2.4 · #AE9668

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 2.6 · #AF9968

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 2.9 · #AB976D

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 3 · #AC9468

Sherwin-Williams

Coriander Powder SW9025

ΔE 4.2 · #BA9C75

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 4.3 · #B3A477

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.8 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.9 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.1 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.2 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 13.4 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B39C6F

#6F86B3

Analogous

#B37B6F

#B39C6F

#A8B36F

Triadic

#B39C6F

#6FB39D

#9D6FB3

Split-Complementary

#B39C6F

#6FA8B3

#7B6FB3

Tetradic

#B39C6F

#6FB37B

#6F86B3

#B36FA8

Monochromatic

#5A4C30

#8C764A

#B39C6F

#CEBFA1

#E8E1D4

Rectangle

#B39C6F

#86B36F

#6F86B3

#9D6FB3

Compound

#B39C6F

#A8B36F

#6F86B3

#7B6FB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2B08C

#CFC3AC

#E1DBD0

Darker

#9A814E

#6B5935

#3F341E

Saturation

#9C9587

#B39D6F

#D9A94A

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39C6F

#ABA16F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39C6F

#A0A076

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39C6F

#B5969B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft Moccasin 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

#C6A26E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39C6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A793

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.

#5B719C

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: #B39C6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39C6F;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-moccasin: #B39C6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-moccasin': '#B39C6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39C6F] text-[#B39C6F]

SCSS

$soft-moccasin: #B39C6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39C6F?

#B39C6F is Soft Moccasin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B39C6F warm or cool?

Soft Moccasin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft Moccasin?

Soft Moccasin 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 Soft Moccasin?

Soft Moccasin 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 Soft Moccasin?

You can download Soft Moccasin 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 Soft Moccasin?

The hex code is #B39C6F. In RGB it's 179, 156, 111, and in HSL it's 40°, 31%, 57%.

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