ORANGES
Baywood Brown
#B5988A
Sitting at HSL 20°, 23%, 63%, Baywood Brown reads balanced and warm. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Baywood Brown 1234
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B5988A?
#B5988A is Baywood Brown, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #B5988A warm or cool?
Baywood Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Baywood Brown?
Baywood Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Baywood Brown?
Baywood 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 Baywood Brown?
You can download Baywood 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 RGB value of #B5988A?
#B5988A converts to RGB 181, 152, 138.