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Net Worker

#B6A194

RGB 182, 161, 148 · HSL 23°, 19%, 65% · CMYK 0, 12, 19, 29

Net Worker is #B6A194 in HEX — rgb(182, 161, 148), hsl(23°, 19%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 19%, 29%).

Net Worker pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 19%, 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#B6A194

RGB182, 161, 148

HSL23°, 19%, 65%

HSV23°, 19%, 71%

CMYK0, 12, 19, 29

Decimal11968916

CSS RGBrgb(182, 161, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 19%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cozy Cover C-139

ΔE 1.2 · #B4A095

Dulux

Net Worker S09D3

ΔE 1.3 · #B59F94

Sherwin-Williams

Emerging Taupe SW6045

ΔE 1.3 · #B8A196

Behr

Eiffel For You MQ2-37

ΔE 1.8 · #B6A495

Benjamin Moore

Muddy CC-392

ΔE 2.2 · #B59D8E

Dunn-Edwards

Frontier Land DE6074

ΔE 2.2 · #BCA59A

PPG

Wright Stone Grey FLLW858

ΔE 2.2 · #BDA496

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 2.2 · #B7A299

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 2.4 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 2.4 · #B49D8D

Valspar

Woodland Stone 2007-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #B09E8E

Kilz

Coffee House LL240

ΔE 3.4 · #B5A79B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 6.9 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 11.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B6A194

#95AAB7

Analogous

#B79599

#B6A194

#B7B395

Triadic

#B6A194

#95B7A2

#A295B7

Split-Complementary

#B6A194

#95B7B3

#9599B7

Tetradic

#B6A194

#99B795

#95AAB7

#B395B7

Monochromatic

#6A5548

#987A67

#B6A194

#D6CAC2

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#B6A194

#AAB795

#95AAB7

#A295B7

Compound

#B6A194

#B7B395

#95AAB7

#9599B7

Variations

Lighter

#C5B4AA

#D2C7C1

#E4DFDC

Darker

#9D7F6C

#6E5748

#413229

Saturation

#ABA5A1

#B7A295

#DB9971

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A194

#ACA794

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A194

#A5A596

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A194

#B69FA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Net Worker 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

#C8A58A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A194

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5AAAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7094A9

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: #B6A194;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A194;

CSS Variable

--color-net-worker: #B6A194;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'net-worker': '#B6A194' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A194] text-[#B6A194]

SCSS

$net-worker: #B6A194;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A194?

#B6A194 is Net Worker, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B6A194 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Net Worker?

Net Worker 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 Net Worker?

Net Worker 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 Net Worker?

You can download Net Worker 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 Net Worker?

The hex code is #B6A194. In RGB it's 182, 161, 148, and in HSL it's 23°, 19%, 65%.

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