ORANGES

Autumn Leaf

#B56A4C

RGB 181, 106, 76 · HSL 17°, 42%, 50% · CMYK 0, 41, 58, 29

Autumn Leaf is #B56A4C in HEX — rgb(181, 106, 76), hsl(17°, 42%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 58%, 29%).

Autumn Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 42%, 50%. 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#B56A4C

RGB181, 106, 76

HSL17°, 42%, 50%

HSV17°, 58%, 71%

CMYK0, 41, 58, 29

Decimal11889228

CSS RGBrgb(181, 106, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 42%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Reynard SW6348

ΔE 1.6 · #B46848

Benjamin Moore

Flower CC-96

ΔE 2.4 · #B96E53

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 3.2 · #BD6D53

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 3.7 · #B06144

Vista Paint

Sunbaked Earth K-608

ΔE 3.8 · #AE6241

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 3.8 · #B66B46

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 4.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.9 · #C27654

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 5 · #BF7756

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 5.4 · #AC5D3E

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 5.9 · #C5714F

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 6 · #C4795D

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 6.5 · #AC5E3A

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.2 · #C57B67

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 11.1 · #A65E2E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#B56A4C

#4A97B5

Analogous

#B54A61

#B56A4C

#B59E4A

Triadic

#B56A4C

#4AB568

#684AB5

Split-Complementary

#B56A4C

#4AB59E

#4A61B5

Tetradic

#B56A4C

#61B54A

#4A97B5

#9E4AB5

Monochromatic

#482A1E

#7F4934

#B56A4C

#CB9680

#E1C3B7

Rectangle

#B56A4C

#97B54A

#4A97B5

#684AB5

Compound

#B56A4C

#B59E4A

#4A97B5

#4A61B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4866E

#CEA797

#DFCDC5

Darker

#935339

#673826

#3D2015

Saturation

#90796F

#B5684A

#DA5825

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

4.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#B56A4C

#938849

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B56A4C

#7B7B51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B56A4C

#B4686F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn Leaf 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

#C77C54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B56A4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B48178

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#467D93

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: #B56A4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B56A4C;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-leaf: #B56A4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-leaf': '#B56A4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B56A4C] text-[#B56A4C]

SCSS

$autumn-leaf: #B56A4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B56A4C?

#B56A4C is Autumn Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B56A4C warm or cool?

Autumn Leaf reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn Leaf?

Autumn Leaf 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 Autumn Leaf?

Autumn Leaf 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 Autumn Leaf?

You can download Autumn Leaf 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 Autumn Leaf?

The hex code is #B56A4C. In RGB it's 181, 106, 76, and in HSL it's 17°, 42%, 50%.

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