ORANGES

Skinny Dip

#B48A6B

RGB 180, 138, 107 · HSL 25°, 33%, 56% · CMYK 0, 23, 41, 29

Skinny Dip is #B48A6B in HEX — rgb(180, 138, 107), hsl(25°, 33%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 41%, 29%).

Skinny Dip pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 33%, 56%. 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#B48A6B

RGB180, 138, 107

HSL25°, 33%, 56%

HSV25°, 41%, 71%

CMYK0, 23, 41, 29

Decimal11831915

CSS RGBrgb(180, 138, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 33%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Skinny Dip C-155

Exact match

Behr

Sugar Maple S230-5

ΔE 1 · #B68C6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 1.6 · #B58A6E

Valspar

Café Miel 2008-7C

ΔE 2.2 · #B48E6F

Sherwin-Williams

Yearling SW7725

ΔE 2.8 · #AD896A

Benjamin Moore

Tuscany 1208

ΔE 3.4 · #BD8C6F

PPG

Fire Dust 1081-5

ΔE 3.6 · #B98D68

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.8 · #AE8964

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 4.2 · #B08971

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 4.3 · #BC896E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.7 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.1 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.2 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 13.9 · #B49D8D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#B48A6B

#6A95B4

Analogous

#B46A70

#B48A6B

#B4AE6A

Triadic

#B48A6B

#6AB489

#896AB4

Split-Complementary

#B48A6B

#6AB4AE

#6A70B4

Tetradic

#B48A6B

#70B46A

#6A95B4

#AE6AB4

Monochromatic

#583F2C

#8B6346

#B48A6B

#CDB19D

#E7D9D0

Rectangle

#B48A6B

#95B46A

#6A95B4

#896AB4

Compound

#B48A6B

#B4AE6A

#6A95B4

#6A70B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3A088

#CFB9A9

#E1D6CF

Darker

#9A6C4B

#6B4A32

#3F2B1C

Saturation

#9A8D84

#B4896A

#D98244

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.79:1

Deuteranopia

#B48A6B

#A1986A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48A6B

#929270

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48A6B

#B4878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Skinny Dip 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

#C6946B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48A6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49990

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.

#577F9B

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: #B48A6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48A6B;

CSS Variable

--color-skinny-dip: #B48A6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skinny-dip': '#B48A6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48A6B] text-[#B48A6B]

SCSS

$skinny-dip: #B48A6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48A6B?

#B48A6B is Skinny Dip, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B48A6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Skinny Dip?

Skinny Dip 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 Skinny Dip?

Skinny Dip 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 Skinny Dip?

You can download Skinny Dip 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 Skinny Dip?

The hex code is #B48A6B. In RGB it's 180, 138, 107, and in HSL it's 25°, 33%, 56%.

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