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Montecito

#B6A180

RGB 182, 161, 128 · HSL 37°, 27%, 61% · CMYK 0, 12, 30, 29

Montecito is #B6A180 in HEX — rgb(182, 161, 128), hsl(37°, 27%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 29%).

Montecito pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 27%, 61%. 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#B6A180

RGB182, 161, 128

HSL37°, 27%, 61%

HSV37°, 30%, 71%

CMYK0, 12, 30, 29

Decimal11968896

CSS RGBrgb(182, 161, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 27%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 1.3 · #B6A07D

Hallman-Lindsay

Highlight 275

ΔE 1.7 · #BBA583

Vista Paint

Flaxen Field C-1428

ΔE 1.8 · #B7A583

Sherwin-Williams

Dried Edamame SW9122

ΔE 1.9 · #B19F80

Behr

Country Cork HDC-CT-07

ΔE 1.9 · #B9A586

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 2.4 · #B29B79

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.5 · #B8A487

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 2.7 · #B6A084

PPG

Karma 1026-4

ΔE 3.1 · #B2A484

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.6 · #BBA67F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.9 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 6.3 · #B4977F

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.6 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 7.2 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B6A180

#8195B6

Analogous

#B68781

#B6A180

#B0B681

Triadic

#B6A180

#81B6A2

#A281B6

Split-Complementary

#B6A180

#81B0B6

#8781B6

Tetradic

#B6A180

#81B687

#8195B6

#B681B0

Monochromatic

#64543A

#957D56

#B6A180

#D2C6B1

#EEE9E2

Rectangle

#B6A180

#95B681

#8195B6

#A281B6

Compound

#B6A180

#B0B681

#8195B6

#8781B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5B49A

#D1C7B6

#E3DED6

Darker

#A08559

#6F5B3C

#413522

Saturation

#A49D93

#B6A281

#DBAA5C

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A180

#AEA680

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A180

#A5A585

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A180

#B79DA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Montecito 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

#C8A57B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A180

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5AA9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#667DA3

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: #B6A180;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A180;

CSS Variable

--color-montecito: #B6A180;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'montecito': '#B6A180' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A180] text-[#B6A180]

SCSS

$montecito: #B6A180;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A180?

#B6A180 is Montecito, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B6A180 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Montecito?

Montecito 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 Montecito?

Montecito 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 Montecito?

You can download Montecito 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 Montecito?

The hex code is #B6A180. In RGB it's 182, 161, 128, and in HSL it's 37°, 27%, 61%.

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