ORANGES

Maple

#B68E71

RGB 182, 142, 113 · HSL 25°, 32%, 58% · CMYK 0, 22, 38, 29

Maple is #B68E71 in HEX — rgb(182, 142, 113), hsl(25°, 32%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 29%).

Maple pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 32%, 58%. 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#B68E71

RGB182, 142, 113

HSL25°, 32%, 58%

HSV25°, 38%, 71%

CMYK0, 22, 38, 29

Decimal11964017

CSS RGBrgb(182, 142, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 32%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Maple C-1442

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Maple historic-maple

ΔE 1 · #B88E72

Valspar

Café Miel 2008-7C

ΔE 1.3 · #B48E6F

Behr

Sugar Maple S230-5

ΔE 1.3 · #B68C6E

Benjamin Moore

Wilderness 1168

ΔE 2.5 · #BE9275

Sherwin-Williams

Yearling SW7725

ΔE 3 · #AD896A

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Hearth DE6110

ΔE 3.1 · #BE9677

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 3.1 · #AF8D72

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 3.4 · #BA947B

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

ΔE 4.1 · #AE8F73

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.6 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.5 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 11.9 · #B49D8D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B68E71

#729AB6

Analogous

#B67277

#B68E71

#B6B072

Triadic

#B68E71

#72B68E

#8E72B6

Split-Complementary

#B68E71

#72B6B0

#7277B6

Tetradic

#B68E71

#77B672

#729AB6

#B072B6

Monochromatic

#5E4431

#91684B

#B68E71

#D0B6A4

#EADFD7

Rectangle

#B68E71

#9AB672

#729AB6

#8E72B6

Compound

#B68E71

#B6B072

#729AB6

#7277B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5A58E

#D0BCAD

#E2D8D1

Darker

#9E704F

#6E4D35

#412C1E

Saturation

#9E928A

#B68E72

#DB884D

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B68E71

#A49B71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B68E71

#969675

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B68E71

#B68B8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Maple 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

#C89770

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B68E71

Daylight 5500K

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

#B59C94

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.

#5C83A0

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: #B68E71;

CSS — background

background-color: #B68E71;

CSS Variable

--color-maple: #B68E71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maple': '#B68E71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B68E71] text-[#B68E71]

SCSS

$maple: #B68E71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B68E71?

#B68E71 is Maple, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B68E71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maple?

Maple 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 Maple?

Maple 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 Maple?

You can download Maple 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 Maple?

The hex code is #B68E71. In RGB it's 182, 142, 113, and in HSL it's 25°, 32%, 58%.

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