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Humus

#B7A793

RGB 183, 167, 147 · HSL 33°, 20%, 65% · CMYK 0, 9, 20, 28

Humus is #B7A793 in HEX — rgb(183, 167, 147), hsl(33°, 20%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 20%, 28%).

Humus pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 20%, 65%. 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#B7A793

RGB183, 167, 147

HSL33°, 20%, 65%

HSV33°, 20%, 72%

CMYK0, 9, 20, 28

Decimal12035987

CSS RGBrgb(183, 167, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 20%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 1.1 · #B4A693

Sherwin-Williams

Stone Lion SW7507

ΔE 1.3 · #B3A491

Vista Paint

Macadamia Brown C-183

ΔE 1.5 · #B8A590

Kilz

Iced Mocha LL200

ΔE 1.6 · #B7A58F

Benjamin Moore

Cotswold AF-150

ΔE 1.7 · #B6A796

Behr

Safari Vest PPU7-22

ΔE 1.7 · #B2A590

Valspar

Faint Maple 2008-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #B6A390

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedge 226

ΔE 1.9 · #B1A591

PPG

El Capitan 1020-4 · 15-29

ΔE 2.2 · #B7A696

Dulux

Tavern S10C3

ΔE 2.4 · #B6A494

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 2.5 · #B4A18F

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 2.5 · #B7A28E

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.9 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.1 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B7A793

#94A4B8

Analogous

#B89694

#B7A793

#B6B894

Triadic

#B7A793

#94B8A8

#A894B8

Split-Complementary

#B7A793

#94B6B8

#9694B8

Tetradic

#B7A793

#94B896

#94A4B8

#B894B6

Monochromatic

#6B5B47

#998266

#B7A793

#D6CDC2

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#B7A793

#A4B894

#94A4B8

#A894B8

Compound

#B7A793

#B6B894

#94A4B8

#9694B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6B9A9

#D3CAC0

#E4E0DB

Darker

#9E876B

#6F5D47

#413629

Saturation

#ABA6A0

#B8A894

#DBAB70

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7A793

#B1AB93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7A793

#AAAA96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7A793

#B8A4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Humus 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

#C9AA89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7A793

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6AFAE

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.

#708AA9

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: #B7A793;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7A793;

CSS Variable

--color-humus: #B7A793;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'humus': '#B7A793' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7A793] text-[#B7A793]

SCSS

$humus: #B7A793;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7A793?

#B7A793 is Humus, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B7A793 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Humus?

Humus 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 Humus?

Humus 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 Humus?

You can download Humus 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 Humus?

The hex code is #B7A793. In RGB it's 183, 167, 147, and in HSL it's 33°, 20%, 65%.

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