ORANGES

Mojave Dusk

#B68E78

RGB 182, 142, 120 · HSL 21°, 30%, 59% · CMYK 0, 22, 34, 29

Mojave Dusk is #B68E78 in HEX — rgb(182, 142, 120), hsl(21°, 30%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 34%, 29%).

Mojave Dusk pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 30%, 59%. 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#B68E78

RGB182, 142, 120

HSL21°, 30%, 59%

HSV21°, 34%, 71%

CMYK0, 22, 34, 29

Decimal11964024

CSS RGBrgb(182, 142, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 30%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mojave Dusk BXC-46

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Roman 1228

ΔE 1.5 · #B88D76

Dulux

Turkish Bath S09F4

ΔE 1.5 · #BB917B

Valspar

Coffee Gelato 2004-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #B88F75

Vista Paint

Sandy's Shores K-1051

ΔE 2.4 · #B18E76

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 2.4 · #B08971

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 2.5 · #AF8871

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 2.6 · #BA947B

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 3.4 · #AF8E75

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 3.9 · #AC8674

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.8 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.5 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.1 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B68E78

#77A0B6

Analogous

#B67780

#B68E78

#B6AC77

Triadic

#B68E78

#77B68D

#8D77B6

Split-Complementary

#B68E78

#77B6AC

#7780B6

Tetradic

#B68E78

#80B677

#77A0B6

#AC77B6

Monochromatic

#604334

#92664F

#B68E78

#D1B7A9

#EBE0DB

Rectangle

#B68E78

#A0B677

#77A0B6

#8D77B6

Compound

#B68E78

#B6AC77

#77A0B6

#7780B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4A492

#D0BBB0

#E2D8D3

Darker

#9E6D52

#6E4B37

#412B20

Saturation

#A0948D

#B68D77

#DA8252

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B68E78

#A39C78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B68E78

#96967B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B68E78

#B68C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mojave Dusk 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

#C89775

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B68E78

Daylight 5500K

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

#B59C99

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.

#5F8AA0

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: #B68E78;

CSS — background

background-color: #B68E78;

CSS Variable

--color-mojave-dusk: #B68E78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mojave-dusk': '#B68E78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B68E78] text-[#B68E78]

SCSS

$mojave-dusk: #B68E78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B68E78?

#B68E78 is Mojave Dusk, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B68E78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mojave Dusk?

Mojave Dusk 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 Mojave Dusk?

Mojave Dusk 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 Mojave Dusk?

You can download Mojave Dusk 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 Mojave Dusk?

The hex code is #B68E78. In RGB it's 182, 142, 120, and in HSL it's 21°, 30%, 59%.

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