ORANGES

Sugared Almond

#B49D7B

RGB 180, 157, 123 · HSL 36°, 28%, 59% · CMYK 0, 13, 32, 29

Sugared Almond is #B49D7B in HEX — rgb(180, 157, 123), hsl(36°, 28%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 29%).

Sugared Almond pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#B49D7B

RGB180, 157, 123

HSL36°, 28%, 59%

HSV36°, 32%, 71%

CMYK0, 13, 32, 29

Decimal11836795

CSS RGBrgb(180, 157, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 28%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 0.8 · #B29B79

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 1.2 · #B6A07D

Sherwin-Williams

Artisan Tan SW7540

ΔE 2.3 · #B09879

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Reward 302

ΔE 2.4 · #B9A37F

PPG

Bear Hug 1101-5

ΔE 2.5 · #AC9877

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 2.5 · #B4A07A

Behr

Modern History MQ2-28

ΔE 2.8 · #BC9F7D

Valspar

Doe Eyes 3002-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #B79D80

Vista Paint

Cocoa Nib C-259

ΔE 3.1 · #BDA07D

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 4 · #BBA67F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.4 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.5 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 5.9 · #B4977F

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.2 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.3 · #B6A38F

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 11.8 · #9E9764

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B49D7B

#7991B4

Analogous

#B47F79

#B49D7B

#AEB479

Triadic

#B49D7B

#79B49C

#9C79B4

Split-Complementary

#B49D7B

#79AEB4

#7F79B4

Tetradic

#B49D7B

#79B47F

#7991B4

#B479AE

Monochromatic

#5F4E35

#907651

#B49D7B

#CFC0AA

#EBE5DB

Rectangle

#B49D7B

#91B479

#7991B4

#9C79B4

Compound

#B49D7B

#AEB479

#7991B4

#7F79B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3B094

#CFC3B1

#E2DCD3

Darker

#9C7F55

#6C5839

#403321

Saturation

#9F988E

#B49C79

#D9A454

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B49D7B

#ABA37B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B49D7B

#A1A180

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B49D7B

#B5999D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sugared Almond 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

#C6A277

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B49D7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A79C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#607AA0

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: #B49D7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B49D7B;

CSS Variable

--color-sugared-almond: #B49D7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugared-almond': '#B49D7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B49D7B] text-[#B49D7B]

SCSS

$sugared-almond: #B49D7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B49D7B?

#B49D7B is Sugared Almond, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B49D7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sugared Almond?

Sugared Almond 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 Sugared Almond?

Sugared Almond 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 Sugared Almond?

You can download Sugared Almond 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 Sugared Almond?

The hex code is #B49D7B. In RGB it's 180, 157, 123, and in HSL it's 36°, 28%, 59%.

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