ORANGES

Del Rio

#B5998E

RGB 181, 153, 142 · HSL 17°, 21%, 63% · CMYK 0, 15, 22, 29

Del Rio is #B5998E in HEX — rgb(181, 153, 142), hsl(17°, 21%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 22%, 29%).

Del Rio pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 21%, 63%. 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#B5998E

RGB181, 153, 142

HSL17°, 21%, 63%

HSV17°, 22%, 71%

CMYK0, 15, 22, 29

Decimal11901326

CSS RGBrgb(181, 153, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 21%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mauve Blush 1006-10A

ΔE 1.1 · #B89B91

Behr

Lite Cocoa MQ1-55

ΔE 1.2 · #B1978C

Benjamin Moore

Baywood 1234

ΔE 1.7 · #B6998B

Vista Paint

Natchez C-132

ΔE 2 · #B99E94

Hallman-Lindsay

Natchez 133

ΔE 2.3 · #BA9F95

Dulux

Creamed Caramel S07C4

ΔE 2.4 · #B79B94

PPG

Iris Mauve 1016-5

ΔE 2.9 · #B39B94

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 3 · #B99F90

Sherwin-Williams

Emerging Taupe SW6045

ΔE 3.3 · #B8A196

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 3.4 · #B49D8D

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 3.7 · #B1928C

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 5.2 · #A68F80

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.4 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.8 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 13 · #9C9C9C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.7 · #BA9873

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

#B5998E

#8DA9B4

Analogous

#B48D95

#B5998E

#B4AC8D

Triadic

#B5998E

#8DB498

#988DB4

Split-Complementary

#B5998E

#8DB4AC

#8D95B4

Tetradic

#B5998E

#95B48D

#8DA9B4

#AC8DB4

Monochromatic

#664C42

#946F61

#B5998E

#D3C2BB

#F1ECE9

Rectangle

#B5998E

#A9B48D

#8DA9B4

#988DB4

Compound

#B5998E

#B4AC8D

#8DA9B4

#8D95B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3ADA4

#D0C2BC

#E3DCD9

Darker

#9C7465

#6D5044

#402E27

Saturation

#A79E9B

#B4988D

#DA8868

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5998E

#A7A28E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5998E

#9E9E8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5998E

#B5989A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Del Rio 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

#C79F86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5998E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A4AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6B95A6

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: #B5998E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5998E;

CSS Variable

--color-del-rio: #B5998E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'del-rio': '#B5998E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5998E] text-[#B5998E]

SCSS

$del-rio: #B5998E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5998E?

#B5998E is Del Rio, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B5998E warm or cool?

Del Rio reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Del Rio?

Del Rio 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 Del Rio?

Del Rio 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 Del Rio?

You can download Del Rio 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 Del Rio?

The hex code is #B5998E. In RGB it's 181, 153, 142, and in HSL it's 17°, 21%, 63%.

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