ORANGES

Almond Roca

#B48C5C

RGB 180, 140, 92 · HSL 33°, 37%, 53% · CMYK 0, 22, 49, 29

Almond Roca is #B48C5C in HEX — rgb(180, 140, 92), hsl(33°, 37%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 49%, 29%).

Almond Roca pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 37%, 53%. 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#B48C5C

RGB180, 140, 92

HSL33°, 37%, 53%

HSV33°, 49%, 71%

CMYK0, 22, 49, 29

Decimal11832412

CSS RGBrgb(180, 140, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 37%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Almond Roca S260-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bryan CW-390

ΔE 0.7 · #B38B5A

PPG

Allegro 1090-6

ΔE 1.2 · #B28959

Valspar

Corner Café 3003-7C

ΔE 2 · #B88D60

Vista Paint

Apple Crisp C-246

ΔE 2.4 · #BA8E5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 2.5 · #BB8E5E

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 2.8 · #B49161

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

ΔE 3.4 · #AE8B5F

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.6 · #AD8451

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.4 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.4 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.7 · #CB9E59

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

#B48C5C

#5B83B3

Analogous

#B35F5B

#B48C5C

#AFB35B

Triadic

#B48C5C

#5BB38C

#8C5BB3

Split-Complementary

#B48C5C

#5BAFB3

#5F5BB3

Tetradic

#B48C5C

#5BB35F

#5B83B3

#B35BAF

Monochromatic

#503D25

#85643D

#B48C5C

#CCB08F

#E4D5C4

Rectangle

#B48C5C

#83B35B

#5B83B3

#8C5BB3

Compound

#B48C5C

#AFB35B

#5B83B3

#5F5BB3

Variations

Lighter

#C3A37C

#CEB9A0

#E0D6CA

Darker

#967042

#694D2C

#3E2D19

Saturation

#94887A

#B38C5B

#D98F35

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

6.85:1

Deuteranopia

#B48C5C

#A4985B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48C5C

#949464

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48C5C

#B5878D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Almond Roca 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

#C69660

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48C5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49B84

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.

#4F6F97

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: #B48C5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48C5C;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-roca: #B48C5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-roca': '#B48C5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48C5C] text-[#B48C5C]

SCSS

$almond-roca: #B48C5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48C5C?

#B48C5C is Almond Roca, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B48C5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almond Roca?

Almond Roca 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 Almond Roca?

Almond Roca 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 Almond Roca?

You can download Almond Roca 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 Almond Roca?

The hex code is #B48C5C. In RGB it's 180, 140, 92, and in HSL it's 33°, 37%, 53%.

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