ORANGES

Semolina

#B4774E

RGB 180, 119, 78 · HSL 24°, 40%, 51% · CMYK 0, 34, 57, 29

Semolina is #B4774E in HEX — rgb(180, 119, 78), hsl(24°, 40%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 57%, 29%).

Semolina pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 40%, 51%. 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#B4774E

RGB180, 119, 78

HSL24°, 40%, 51%

HSV24°, 57%, 71%

CMYK0, 34, 57, 29

Decimal11827022

CSS RGBrgb(180, 119, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 40%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Semolina C-1010

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Semolina 1011

ΔE 1 · #B6774F

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Almond DE5258

ΔE 1.9 · #B0724A

PPG

Fresh Praline 16-21

ΔE 2.5 · #B07447

Valspar

Caramel Toffee 3009-7

ΔE 3 · #B47B4D

Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 3.1 · #B77E53

Benjamin Moore

Firenze AF-225

ΔE 3.7 · #B97551

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 3.9 · #B26F48

Sherwin-Williams

Armagnac SW6354

ΔE 4.7 · #C38058

Behr

Maple Glaze PPU3-16

ΔE 5.7 · #A76945

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 6.1 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 7.1 · #C27654

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.1 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 10.5 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.3 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B4774E

#508CB4

Analogous

#B4505A

#B4774E

#B4AA50

Triadic

#B4774E

#50B478

#7850B4

Split-Complementary

#B4774E

#50B4AA

#505AB4

Tetradic

#B4774E

#5AB450

#508CB4

#AA50B4

Monochromatic

#4B3120

#815437

#B4774E

#CBA186

#E2CBBB

Rectangle

#B4774E

#8CB450

#508CB4

#7850B4

Compound

#B4774E

#B4AA50

#508CB4

#505AB4

Variations

Lighter

#C39373

#CEAF9B

#E0D1C7

Darker

#945F3C

#674128

#3D2616

Saturation

#917F73

#B47850

#DA712B

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#B4774E

#998D4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4774E

#848455

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4774E

#B4737A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Semolina 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

#C68656

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4774E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B48B7A

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.

#497694

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: #B4774E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4774E;

CSS Variable

--color-semolina: #B4774E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semolina': '#B4774E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4774E] text-[#B4774E]

SCSS

$semolina: #B4774E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4774E?

#B4774E is Semolina, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B4774E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Semolina?

Semolina 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 Semolina?

Semolina 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 Semolina?

You can download Semolina 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 Semolina?

The hex code is #B4774E. In RGB it's 180, 119, 78, and in HSL it's 24°, 40%, 51%.

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