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Fine Greige

#B5A998

RGB 181, 169, 152 · HSL 35°, 16%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 16, 29

Fine Greige is #B5A998 in HEX — rgb(181, 169, 152), hsl(35°, 16%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 29%).

Fine Greige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 16%, 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#B5A998

RGB181, 169, 152

HSL35°, 16%, 65%

HSV35°, 16%, 71%

CMYK0, 7, 16, 29

Decimal11905432

CSS RGBrgb(181, 169, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 16%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Langdon Dove C-1423

ΔE 0.8 · #B4AA99

Behr

Safari Chic MQ2-20

ΔE 0.8 · #B4A796

Kilz

Cottage Stone LL210

ΔE 0.9 · #B8AB9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Langdon Dove historic-langdon-dove

ΔE 1 · #B5AB9A

Benjamin Moore

Pismo AC-32

ΔE 1.1 · #B8AB9B

PPG

Desert Dune 1023-4

ΔE 1.5 · #B5AB9C

Dulux

Linseed S15B3

ΔE 1.7 · #B0A795

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 1.7 · #B4A693

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 1.9 · #B3AB98

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Area SW7052

ΔE 1.9 · #AFA696

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 2 · #B7AE9D

Valspar

Timber Dust 2007-10A

ΔE 2.2 · #BBAA9A

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.5 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.1 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.9 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B5A998

#97A3B4

Analogous

#B49A97

#B5A998

#B2B497

Triadic

#B5A998

#97B4A8

#A897B4

Split-Complementary

#B5A998

#97B2B4

#9A97B4

Tetradic

#B5A998

#97B49A

#97A3B4

#B497B2

Monochromatic

#685C4B

#94836B

#B5A998

#D4CDC4

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#B5A998

#A3B497

#97A3B4

#A897B4

Compound

#B5A998

#B2B497

#97A3B4

#9A97B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3BAAC

#D1CBC2

#E3E0DC

Darker

#998870

#6B5E4B

#3F372B

Saturation

#AAA6A1

#B4A897

#DAAE72

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5A998

#B1AC99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5A998

#ABAB9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5A998

#B6A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fine Greige 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

#C7AB8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5A998

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B0B1

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.

#7088A9

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: #B5A998;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5A998;

CSS Variable

--color-fine-greige: #B5A998;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fine-greige': '#B5A998' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5A998] text-[#B5A998]

SCSS

$fine-greige: #B5A998;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5A998?

#B5A998 is Fine Greige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B5A998 warm or cool?

Fine Greige reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fine Greige?

Fine Greige 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 Fine Greige?

Fine Greige 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 Fine Greige?

You can download Fine Greige 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 Fine Greige?

The hex code is #B5A998. In RGB it's 181, 169, 152, and in HSL it's 35°, 16%, 65%.

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