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Light Brown

#B5651D

RGB 181, 101, 29 · HSL 28°, 72%, 41% · CMYK 0, 44, 84, 29

Light Brown is #B5651D in HEX — rgb(181, 101, 29), hsl(28°, 72%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 84%, 29%).

Light Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 72%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B5651D

RGB181, 101, 29

HSL28°, 72%, 41%

HSV28°, 84%, 71%

CMYK0, 44, 84, 29

Decimal11887901

CSS RGBrgb(181, 101, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 72%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Crispy Gingersnap 290D-7

ΔE 4.4 · #BA6614

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 5.9 · #BF6F31

Dulux

Kerikeri NZ10D7

ΔE 6.2 · #C06F32

Benjamin Moore

Gold 2166-10

ΔE 7.1 · #B6642D

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 7.5 · #C27136

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 8.6 · #C26A35

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 9.2 · #C56E39

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 10.6 · #D08135

Sherwin-Williams

Rhumba Orange SW6642

ΔE 10.9 · #CB7841

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 11.5 · #D68339

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12.5 · #A65E2E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.6 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 13.4 · #9F5224

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 14.7 · #C26F45

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.2 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.3 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B5651D

#1D6EB4

Analogous

#B41D22

#B5651D

#B4AF1D

Triadic

#B5651D

#1DB464

#641DB4

Split-Complementary

#B5651D

#1DB4AF

#1D22B4

Tetradic

#B5651D

#22B41D

#1D6EB4

#AF1DB4

Monochromatic

#301B08

#723F13

#B5651D

#E0893E

#EAB280

Rectangle

#B5651D

#6EB41D

#1D6EB4

#641DB4

Compound

#B5651D

#B4AF1D

#1D6EB4

#1D22B4

Variations

Lighter

#DD8130

#DCA16D

#E5C9B0

Darker

#934F14

#67360C

#3D2006

Saturation

#7F6752

#B4641D

#C2630F

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

4.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.84:1

Deuteranopia

#B5651D

#938414

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5651D

#78782E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5651D

#B5606A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Light Brown 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

#C77831

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5651D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B47D55

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#225C8F

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B5651D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5651D;

CSS Variable

--color-light-brown: #B5651D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-brown': '#B5651D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5651D] text-[#B5651D]

SCSS

$light-brown: #B5651D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5651D?

#B5651D is Light Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B5651D warm or cool?

Light Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Brown?

Light Brown 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 Light Brown?

Light Brown 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 Light Brown?

You can download Light Brown 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 Light Brown?

The hex code is #B5651D. In RGB it's 181, 101, 29, and in HSL it's 28°, 72%, 41%.

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