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Brandied Pears

#B48E7B

RGB 180, 142, 123 · HSL 20°, 28%, 59% · CMYK 0, 21, 32, 29

Brandied Pears is #B48E7B in HEX — rgb(180, 142, 123), hsl(20°, 28%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 32%, 29%).

Brandied Pears pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 28%, 59%. 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#B48E7B

RGB180, 142, 123

HSL20°, 28%, 59%

HSV20°, 32%, 71%

CMYK0, 21, 32, 29

Decimal11832955

CSS RGBrgb(180, 142, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 28%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brandied Pears BIC-16

Exact match

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 1.5 · #B5907F

Dulux

Mazzone S09E4

ΔE 1.9 · #B08E7C

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 2.5 · #B08E7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 2.6 · #B29080

Benjamin Moore

Lake 1175

ΔE 2.9 · #BD9280

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 3.1 · #AC8674

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 3.3 · #AE8E7E

Valspar

Western Ridge 1008-9C

ΔE 3.4 · #B49183

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 3.8 · #BA947B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.3 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.2 · #B49D8D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.3 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.3 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B48E7B

#79A0B4

Analogous

#B47983

#B48E7B

#B4AA79

Triadic

#B48E7B

#79B48D

#8D79B4

Split-Complementary

#B48E7B

#79B4AA

#7983B4

Tetradic

#B48E7B

#83B479

#79A0B4

#AA79B4

Monochromatic

#5F4335

#906651

#B48E7B

#CFB7AA

#EBE0DB

Rectangle

#B48E7B

#A0B479

#79A0B4

#8D79B4

Compound

#B48E7B

#B4AA79

#79A0B4

#7983B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3A494

#CFBBB1

#E2D8D3

Darker

#9C6D55

#6C4A39

#402B21

Saturation

#9F948E

#B48D79

#D98054

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B48E7B

#A29B7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48E7B

#95957E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48E7B

#B48C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brandied Pears 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

#C69777

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48E7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49C9C

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.

#608AA0

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: #B48E7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48E7B;

CSS Variable

--color-brandied-pears: #B48E7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandied-pears': '#B48E7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48E7B] text-[#B48E7B]

SCSS

$brandied-pears: #B48E7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48E7B?

#B48E7B is Brandied Pears, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B48E7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brandied Pears?

Brandied Pears 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 Brandied Pears?

Brandied Pears 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 Brandied Pears?

You can download Brandied Pears 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 Brandied Pears?

The hex code is #B48E7B. In RGB it's 180, 142, 123, and in HSL it's 20°, 28%, 59%.

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