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Chadwick

#B69178

RGB 182, 145, 120 · HSL 24°, 30%, 59% · CMYK 0, 20, 34, 29

Chadwick is #B69178 in HEX — rgb(182, 145, 120), hsl(24°, 30%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 34%, 29%).

Chadwick pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 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#B69178

RGB182, 145, 120

HSL24°, 30%, 59%

HSV24°, 34%, 71%

CMYK0, 20, 34, 29

Decimal11964792

CSS RGBrgb(182, 145, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 30%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chadwick 1160

Exact match

Behr

Spice Cake UL130-6

ΔE 1.1 · #B69379

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 1.3 · #BA947B

Vista Paint

Sandy's Shores K-1051

ΔE 1.6 · #B18E76

Valspar

Coffee Gelato 2004-7C

ΔE 2 · #B88F75

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 2.3 · #AF8E75

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 2.4 · #AF8D72

Dulux

Turkish Bath S09F4

ΔE 2.6 · #BB917B

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Trail DE6117

ΔE 3 · #B49375

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 3.4 · #AF8871

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.8 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.7 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9 · #B49D8D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.2 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.8 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B69178

#779DB6

Analogous

#B6777D

#B69178

#B6B077

Triadic

#B69178

#77B690

#9077B6

Split-Complementary

#B69178

#77B6B0

#777DB6

Tetradic

#B69178

#7DB677

#779DB6

#B077B6

Monochromatic

#604634

#92694F

#B69178

#D1B9A9

#EBE1DB

Rectangle

#B69178

#9DB677

#779DB6

#9077B6

Compound

#B69178

#B6B077

#779DB6

#777DB6

Variations

Lighter

#C4A692

#D0BDB0

#E2D9D3

Darker

#9E7152

#6E4D37

#412D20

Saturation

#A0958D

#B69077

#DA8952

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B69178

#A59D78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B69178

#98987C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B69178

#B68E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chadwick 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

#C89975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B69178

Daylight 5500K

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

#B59E99

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.

#5F86A0

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: #B69178;

CSS — background

background-color: #B69178;

CSS Variable

--color-chadwick: #B69178;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chadwick': '#B69178' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B69178] text-[#B69178]

SCSS

$chadwick: #B69178;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B69178?

#B69178 is Chadwick, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B69178 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chadwick?

Chadwick 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 Chadwick?

Chadwick 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 Chadwick?

You can download Chadwick 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 Chadwick?

The hex code is #B69178. In RGB it's 182, 145, 120, and in HSL it's 24°, 30%, 59%.

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