ORANGES

Martini

#B7A8A3

RGB 183, 168, 163 · HSL 15°, 12%, 68% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 28

Martini is #B7A8A3 in HEX — rgb(183, 168, 163), hsl(15°, 12%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 28%).

Martini pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 12%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B7A8A3

RGB183, 168, 163

HSL15°, 12%, 68%

HSV15°, 11%, 72%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 28

Decimal12036259

CSS RGBrgb(183, 168, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 12%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moon Rose S08B3

ΔE 0.7 · #B9AAA5

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 0.8 · #B8A7A2

PPG

Riveter Rose 1017-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B7A9A2

Behr

Lavender Suede HDC-NT-19

ΔE 1.5 · #B5A5A2

Benjamin Moore

Lost CSP-410

ΔE 1.7 · #BCA9A4

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 2.2 · #BDA9A5

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 2.2 · #BEADA9

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 2.5 · #B6A39C

Sherwin-Williams

Flexible Gray SW6010

ΔE 2.5 · #B1A3A1

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.5 · #BBB1AB

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 3.6 · #BCAA9F

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.7 · #C2ADAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 3.8 · #B2ACA9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.8 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 8.1 · #9FA198

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B7A8A3

#A4B2B7

Analogous

#B7A4A9

#B7A8A3

#B7B2A4

Triadic

#B7A8A3

#A4B7A9

#A9A4B7

Split-Complementary

#B7A8A3

#A4B7B2

#A4A9B7

Tetradic

#B7A8A3

#A9B7A4

#A4B2B7

#B2A4B7

Monochromatic

#6D5B55

#968079

#B7A8A3

#D9D1CE

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#B7A8A3

#B2B7A4

#A4B2B7

#A9A4B7

Compound

#B7A8A3

#B7B2A4

#A4B2B7

#A4A9B7

Variations

Lighter

#C6BAB6

#D3CCC9

#E5E1E0

Darker

#99837C

#6C5953

#3F3430

Saturation

#B0ACAA

#B7A9A4

#DB9780

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7A8A3

#AFADA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7A8A3

#ABABA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7A8A3

#B7A8A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Martini 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

#C9AB95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7A8A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6B0BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#78A1AE

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: #B7A8A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7A8A3;

CSS Variable

--color-martini: #B7A8A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'martini': '#B7A8A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7A8A3] text-[#B7A8A3]

SCSS

$martini: #B7A8A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7A8A3?

#B7A8A3 is Martini, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B7A8A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Martini?

Martini 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 Martini?

Martini 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 Martini?

You can download Martini 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 Martini?

The hex code is #B7A8A3. In RGB it's 183, 168, 163, and in HSL it's 15°, 12%, 68%.

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