ORANGES

Orange

#B3A191

RGB 179, 161, 145 · HSL 28°, 18%, 64% · CMYK 0, 10, 19, 30

Orange is #B3A191 in HEX — rgb(179, 161, 145), hsl(28°, 18%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 19%, 30%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 18%, 64%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B3A191

RGB179, 161, 145

HSL28°, 18%, 64%

HSV28°, 19%, 70%

CMYK0, 10, 19, 30

Decimal11772305

CSS RGBrgb(179, 161, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 18%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 1.2 · #B4A18F

Vista Paint

Ashbury K-1195

ΔE 1.3 · #B19F91

Behr

Eiffel For You MQ2-37

ΔE 1.3 · #B6A495

Benjamin Moore

Quietude CSP-230

ΔE 1.4 · #B6A391

Sherwin-Williams

Tony Taupe SW7038

ΔE 1.6 · #B1A290

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 2.3 · #B6A38F

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 2.3 · #AFA290

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 2.6 · #B7A28E

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 2.9 · #ADA18E

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5.3 · #AAA593

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 10.8 · #969992

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B3A191

#93A4B4

Analogous

#B49394

#B3A191

#B4B393

Triadic

#B3A191

#93B4A2

#A293B4

Split-Complementary

#B3A191

#93B4B3

#9394B4

Tetradic

#B3A191

#94B493

#93A4B4

#B393B4

Monochromatic

#665647

#937B66

#B3A191

#D3C9C0

#F2F0ED

Rectangle

#B3A191

#A4B493

#93A4B4

#A293B4

Compound

#B3A191

#B4B393

#93A4B4

#9394B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3B5A8

#D0C7BF

#E3DFDB

Darker

#9A816B

#6C5948

#3F3429

Saturation

#A8A39E

#B4A293

#D9A06D

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3A191

#ABA691

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3A191

#A4A493

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3A191

#B49FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#C6A588

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3A191

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3AAAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6E8DA8

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: #B3A191;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3A191;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #B3A191;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#B3A191' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3A191] text-[#B3A191]

SCSS

$orange: #B3A191;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3A191?

#B3A191 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B3A191 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #B3A191. In RGB it's 179, 161, 145, and in HSL it's 28°, 18%, 64%.

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