ORANGES

Quietude

#B6A391

RGB 182, 163, 145 · HSL 29°, 20%, 64% · CMYK 0, 10, 20, 29

Quietude is #B6A391 in HEX — rgb(182, 163, 145), hsl(29°, 20%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 29%).

Quietude pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 20%, 64%. 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#B6A391

RGB182, 163, 145

HSL29°, 20%, 64%

HSV29°, 20%, 71%

CMYK0, 10, 20, 29

Decimal11969425

CSS RGBrgb(182, 163, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 20%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Quietude CSP-230

Exact match

Valspar

Faint Maple 2008-9C

ΔE 0.5 · #B6A390

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 0.7 · #B4A18F

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 1.1 · #B6A38F

Dulux

Tavern S10C3

ΔE 1.2 · #B6A494

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 1.4 · #B7A28E

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Beige SW9087

ΔE 1.6 · #B9A796

PPG

El Capitan 1020-4 · 15-29

ΔE 1.7 · #B7A696

Vista Paint

Macadamia Brown C-183

ΔE 1.7 · #B8A590

Behr

Eiffel For You MQ2-37

ΔE 1.8 · #B6A495

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 1.8 · #B4A18C

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

ΔE 2.6 · #BBA791

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5.7 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.2 · #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

#B6A391

#91A4B6

Analogous

#B69191

#B6A391

#B6B591

Triadic

#B6A391

#91B6A3

#A391B6

Split-Complementary

#B6A391

#91B6B5

#9191B6

Tetradic

#B6A391

#91B691

#91A4B6

#B591B6

Monochromatic

#685645

#967C64

#B6A391

#D4C9BF

#F3F0ED

Rectangle

#B6A391

#A4B691

#91A4B6

#A391B6

Compound

#B6A391

#B6B591

#91A4B6

#9191B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4B5A7

#D1C8BF

#E3DFDA

Darker

#9D8268

#6E5946

#403428

Saturation

#A9A39E

#B6A391

#DAA16C

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A391

#AEA891

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A391

#A6A694

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A391

#B7A1A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Quietude 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

#C8A788

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A391

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5ACAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6E8CA8

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: #B6A391;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A391;

CSS Variable

--color-quietude: #B6A391;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quietude': '#B6A391' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A391] text-[#B6A391]

SCSS

$quietude: #B6A391;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A391?

#B6A391 is Quietude, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B6A391 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quietude?

Quietude 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 Quietude?

Quietude 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 Quietude?

You can download Quietude 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 Quietude?

The hex code is #B6A391. In RGB it's 182, 163, 145, and in HSL it's 29°, 20%, 64%.

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