ORANGES

Salem Clay

#B4AB99

RGB 180, 171, 153 · HSL 40°, 15%, 65% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 29

Salem Clay is #B4AB99 in HEX — rgb(180, 171, 153), hsl(40°, 15%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 29%).

Salem Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 15%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B4AB99

RGB180, 171, 153

HSL40°, 15%, 65%

HSV40°, 15%, 71%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 29

Decimal11840409

CSS RGBrgb(180, 171, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 15%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Langdon Dove historic-langdon-dove

ΔE 0.7 · #B5AB9A

Vista Paint

Langdon Dove C-1423

ΔE 0.7 · #B4AA99

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 0.7 · #B3AB98

Benjamin Moore

Kid CSP-175

ΔE 0.8 · #B3AC9A

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 0.8 · #B3A997

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 1.3 · #B7AE9D

Dulux

Oyster Linen S16B3

ΔE 1.3 · #B0A996

Sherwin-Williams

Gateway Gray SW7644

ΔE 1.6 · #B2AC9C

PPG

Desert Dune 1023-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B5AB9C

Behr

Saturn Gray UL190-7

ΔE 1.9 · #B7AF9F

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 2.5 · #B5AFA0

Valspar

Carriage House 6003-1C

ΔE 2.6 · #B3AF9F

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.9 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B4AB99

#98A1B3

Analogous

#B39D98

#B4AB99

#AFB398

Triadic

#B4AB99

#98B3AA

#AA98B3

Split-Complementary

#B4AB99

#98AFB3

#9D98B3

Tetradic

#B4AB99

#98B39D

#98A1B3

#B398AF

Monochromatic

#675E4C

#93866C

#B4AB99

#D4CFC4

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#B4AB99

#A1B398

#98A1B3

#AA98B3

Compound

#B4AB99

#AFB398

#98A1B3

#9D98B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2BBAD

#D0CCC3

#E3E1DC

Darker

#988B71

#6A604C

#3E382C

Saturation

#AAA7A2

#B3AA98

#D9B772

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4AB99

#B1AD9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4AB99

#ADAD9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4AB99

#B5A8AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Salem Clay 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

#C6AD8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4AB99

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B2B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7083A9

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: #B4AB99;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4AB99;

CSS Variable

--color-salem-clay: #B4AB99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salem-clay': '#B4AB99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4AB99] text-[#B4AB99]

SCSS

$salem-clay: #B4AB99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4AB99?

#B4AB99 is Salem Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B4AB99 warm or cool?

Salem Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salem Clay?

Salem Clay 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 Salem Clay?

Salem Clay 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 Salem Clay?

You can download Salem Clay 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 Salem Clay?

The hex code is #B4AB99. In RGB it's 180, 171, 153, and in HSL it's 40°, 15%, 65%.

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