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Fall Leaf

#B48347

RGB 180, 131, 71 · HSL 33°, 43%, 49% · CMYK 0, 27, 61, 29

Fall Leaf is #B48347 in HEX — rgb(180, 131, 71), hsl(33°, 43%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 61%, 29%).

Fall Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 43%, 49%. 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#B48347

RGB180, 131, 71

HSL33°, 43%, 49%

HSV33°, 61%, 71%

CMYK0, 27, 61, 29

Decimal11830087

CSS RGBrgb(180, 131, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 43%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

Exact match

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 1.7 · #B7874C

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 2.4 · #AE8245

Behr

Almond Brittle S270-6

ΔE 2.4 · #B07F47

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-20

ΔE 2.6 · #AF7F47

Dulux

Scarab S12F7

ΔE 3.1 · #BC8B4F

Vista Paint

Unforgettably Gold C-899

ΔE 3.4 · #AE8445

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 3.8 · #AC7B44

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 4.7 · #AA8344

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Amber SW2817

ΔE 5 · #C08650

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.3 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.9 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 14.2 · #D88950

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 14.4 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#B48347

#4778B3

Analogous

#B34D47

#B48347

#ADB347

Triadic

#B48347

#47B382

#8247B3

Split-Complementary

#B48347

#47ADB3

#4D47B3

Tetradic

#B48347

#47B34D

#4778B3

#B347AD

Monochromatic

#45331C

#7C5A31

#B48347

#CBA77C

#E0CCB2

Rectangle

#B48347

#78B347

#4778B3

#8247B3

Compound

#B48347

#ADB347

#4778B3

#4D47B3

Variations

Lighter

#C49B6A

#CDB494

#DFD3C4

Darker

#916837

#654824

#3C2A14

Saturation

#8D7F6D

#B38247

#D68624

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

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.28:1

Deuteranopia

#B48347

#A09346

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48347

#8D8D52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48347

#B57D84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fall Leaf 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

#C68F50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48347

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49475

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.

#436691

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B48347;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48347;

CSS Variable

--color-fall-leaf: #B48347;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fall-leaf': '#B48347' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48347] text-[#B48347]

SCSS

$fall-leaf: #B48347;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48347?

#B48347 is Fall Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B48347 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fall Leaf?

Fall Leaf 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 Fall Leaf?

Fall Leaf 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 Fall Leaf?

You can download Fall Leaf 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 Fall Leaf?

The hex code is #B48347. In RGB it's 180, 131, 71, and in HSL it's 33°, 43%, 49%.

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