ORANGES

Plum Blossom Dye

#B48A76

RGB 180, 138, 118 · HSL 19°, 29%, 58% · CMYK 0, 23, 34, 29

Plum Blossom Dye is #B48A76 in HEX — rgb(180, 138, 118), hsl(19°, 29%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 34%, 29%).

Plum Blossom Dye pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 29%, 58%. 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#B48A76

RGB180, 138, 118

HSL19°, 29%, 58%

HSV19°, 34%, 71%

CMYK0, 23, 34, 29

Decimal11831926

CSS RGBrgb(180, 138, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 29%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mojave Dusk BXC-46

ΔE 1.8 · #B68E78

Benjamin Moore

Roman 1228

ΔE 2.1 · #B88D76

PPG

Caramel Sugar 16-05

ΔE 2.2 · #B88A74

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 2.3 · #AF8871

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 2.5 · #B08971

Dulux

Turkish Bath S09F4

ΔE 2.8 · #BB917B

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 2.8 · #AC8674

Valspar

Mocha Java 2004-7B

ΔE 3.4 · #AB826C

Vista Paint

Sandy's Shores K-1051

ΔE 3.6 · #B18E76

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 4.5 · #B58A6E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.7 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.1 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.2 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 10.5 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13.2 · #A3977F

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

#B48A76

#759FB3

Analogous

#B37580

#B48A76

#B3A875

Triadic

#B48A76

#75B389

#8975B3

Split-Complementary

#B48A76

#75B3A8

#7580B3

Tetradic

#B48A76

#80B375

#759FB3

#A875B3

Monochromatic

#5C4033

#8D624E

#B48A76

#CEB3A6

#E9DDD8

Rectangle

#B48A76

#9FB375

#759FB3

#8975B3

Compound

#B48A76

#B3A875

#759FB3

#7580B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2A090

#CFB9AF

#E1D7D2

Darker

#9A6952

#6B4837

#3F2A20

Saturation

#9D908B

#B38975

#D97B4F

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.84:1

Deuteranopia

#B48A76

#A09976

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48A76

#929279

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48A76

#B4888C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Plum Blossom Dye 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

#C69474

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48A76

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49998

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5E899D

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: #B48A76;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48A76;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-blossom-dye: #B48A76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-blossom-dye': '#B48A76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48A76] text-[#B48A76]

SCSS

$plum-blossom-dye: #B48A76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48A76?

#B48A76 is Plum Blossom Dye, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B48A76 warm or cool?

Plum Blossom Dye reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plum Blossom Dye?

Plum Blossom Dye 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 Plum Blossom Dye?

Plum Blossom Dye 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 Plum Blossom Dye?

You can download Plum Blossom Dye 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 Plum Blossom Dye?

The hex code is #B48A76. In RGB it's 180, 138, 118, and in HSL it's 19°, 29%, 58%.

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