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Japanese Wax Tree

#B77B57

RGB 183, 123, 87 · HSL 23°, 40%, 53% · CMYK 0, 33, 52, 28

Japanese Wax Tree is #B77B57 in HEX — rgb(183, 123, 87), hsl(23°, 40%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 52%, 28%).

Japanese Wax Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 40%, 53%. 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#B77B57

RGB183, 123, 87

HSL23°, 40%, 53%

HSV23°, 52%, 72%

CMYK0, 33, 52, 28

Decimal12024663

CSS RGBrgb(183, 123, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 40%, 53%)

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Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 3.7 · #B77E53

Valspar

Cattle Drive 2007-5A

ΔE 3.7 · #B77658

Behr

Campfire Blaze HDC-AC-06

ΔE 4.4 · #B77558

Sherwin-Williams

Armagnac SW6354

ΔE 4.7 · #C38058

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 5.1 · #C37C59

Kilz

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Colorhouse

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IKEA

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Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.2 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#B77B57

#5792B7

Analogous

#B75762

#B77B57

#B7AC57

Triadic

#B77B57

#57B77C

#7C57B7

Split-Complementary

#B77B57

#57B7AC

#5762B7

Tetradic

#B77B57

#62B757

#5792B7

#AC57B7

Monochromatic

#523523

#88583A

#B77B57

#CEA68D

#E5D0C2

Rectangle

#B77B57

#92B757

#5792B7

#7C57B7

Compound

#B77B57

#B7AC57

#5792B7

#5762B7

Variations

Lighter

#C59679

#D0B19F

#E1D2C9

Darker

#9A623F

#6B432A

#3F2717

Saturation

#968479

#B77C57

#DB7433

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

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#B77B57

#9C9155

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B77B57

#88885D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B77B57

#B7787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Japanese Wax Tree 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

#C9895C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B77B57

Daylight 5500K

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

#B68E81

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.

#4C7C9A

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: #B77B57;

CSS — background

background-color: #B77B57;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-wax-tree: #B77B57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-wax-tree': '#B77B57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B77B57] text-[#B77B57]

SCSS

$japanese-wax-tree: #B77B57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B77B57?

#B77B57 is Japanese Wax Tree, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B77B57 warm or cool?

Japanese Wax Tree reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Japanese Wax Tree?

Japanese Wax Tree 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 Japanese Wax Tree?

Japanese Wax Tree 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 Japanese Wax Tree?

You can download Japanese Wax Tree 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 Japanese Wax Tree?

The hex code is #B77B57. In RGB it's 183, 123, 87, and in HSL it's 23°, 40%, 53%.

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