ORANGES

Flaxen Field

#B7A583

RGB 183, 165, 131 · HSL 39°, 27%, 62% · CMYK 0, 10, 28, 28

Flaxen Field is #B7A583 in HEX — rgb(183, 165, 131), hsl(39°, 27%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 28%).

Flaxen Field pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 27%, 62%. 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#B7A583

RGB183, 165, 131

HSL39°, 27%, 62%

HSV39°, 28%, 72%

CMYK0, 10, 28, 28

Decimal12035459

CSS RGBrgb(183, 165, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 27%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Flaxen Field C-1428

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Flaxen Field historic-flaxen-field

ΔE 1.4 · #BBA684

Benjamin Moore

Huntington HC-21

ΔE 1.6 · #BBA988

Behr

Country Cork HDC-CT-07

ΔE 1.8 · #B9A586

PPG

Karma 1026-4

ΔE 2.1 · #B2A484

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 2.6 · #B9A47E

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.7 · #B8A487

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.1 · #BBA67F

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 3.2 · #BBA47E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.6 · #C6B294

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 6 · #B3A477

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7.2 · #BCB596

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#B7A583

#8496B8

Analogous

#B88C84

#B7A583

#B0B884

Triadic

#B7A583

#84B8A6

#A684B8

Split-Complementary

#B7A583

#84B0B8

#8C84B8

Tetradic

#B7A583

#84B88C

#8496B8

#B884B0

Monochromatic

#68583C

#988257

#B7A583

#D4C9B5

#F0ECE5

Rectangle

#B7A583

#96B884

#8496B8

#A684B8

Compound

#B7A583

#B0B884

#8496B8

#8C84B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6B89D

#D2C9B8

#E3DFD7

Darker

#A2895B

#715F3D

#423723

Saturation

#A6A096

#B8A684

#DCB161

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7A583

#B1A983

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7A583

#A8A888

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7A583

#B9A1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Flaxen Field 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

#C9A87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7A583

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6ADA2

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.

#687DA5

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: #B7A583;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7A583;

CSS Variable

--color-flaxen-field: #B7A583;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flaxen-field': '#B7A583' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7A583] text-[#B7A583]

SCSS

$flaxen-field: #B7A583;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7A583?

#B7A583 is Flaxen Field, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B7A583 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flaxen Field?

Flaxen Field 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 Flaxen Field?

Flaxen Field 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 Flaxen Field?

You can download Flaxen Field 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 Flaxen Field?

The hex code is #B7A583. In RGB it's 183, 165, 131, and in HSL it's 39°, 27%, 62%.

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