ORANGES

Orange

#B7846C

RGB 183, 132, 108 · HSL 19°, 34%, 57% · CMYK 0, 28, 41, 28

Orange is #B7846C in HEX — rgb(183, 132, 108), hsl(19°, 34%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 41%, 28%).

Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 34%, 57%. 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#B7846C

RGB183, 132, 108

HSL19°, 34%, 57%

HSV19°, 41%, 72%

CMYK0, 28, 41, 28

Decimal12026988

CSS RGBrgb(183, 132, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 34%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 1.1 · #B8846E

Behr

Carmelite MQ1-29

ΔE 1.7 · #B7876F

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 2.4 · #BC896E

PPG

Terrazzo Tan 1068-5

ΔE 2.5 · #BE8973

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 2.8 · #BD8773

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 3 · #B58669

Valspar

Kitchen Terra Cotta 2003-7C

ΔE 3 · #BE8874

Benjamin Moore

Bed CC-184

ΔE 3.6 · #C28973

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 4.2 · #B58A6E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.4 · #C1876B

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 5.6 · #AF8871

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.7 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.4 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.3 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.4 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#B7846C

#6C9FB7

Analogous

#B76C7A

#B7846C

#B7A96C

Triadic

#B7846C

#6CB784

#846CB7

Split-Complementary

#B7846C

#6CB7A9

#6C7AB7

Tetradic

#B7846C

#7AB76C

#6C9FB7

#A96CB7

Monochromatic

#5C3C2D

#905E47

#B7846C

#D0AF9F

#E9DAD3

Rectangle

#B7846C

#9FB76C

#6C9FB7

#846CB7

Compound

#B7846C

#B7A96C

#6C9FB7

#6C7AB7

Variations

Lighter

#C59C89

#D0B6AA

#E2D5CF

Darker

#9E654B

#6E4532

#41281C

Saturation

#9D8D86

#B7846C

#DB7648

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#B7846C

#9F966B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7846C

#8E8E6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7846C

#B78287

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#C9906C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7846C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B69590

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.

#58899F

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: #B7846C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7846C;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #B7846C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#B7846C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7846C] text-[#B7846C]

SCSS

$orange: #B7846C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7846C?

#B7846C is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B7846C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #B7846C. In RGB it's 183, 132, 108, and in HSL it's 19°, 34%, 57%.

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