ORANGES

Tinsel

#B88A3E

RGB 184, 138, 62 · HSL 37°, 50%, 48% · CMYK 0, 25, 66, 28

Tinsel is #B88A3E in HEX — rgb(184, 138, 62), hsl(37°, 50%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 66%, 28%).

Tinsel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 50%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B88A3E

RGB184, 138, 62

HSL37°, 50%, 48%

HSV37°, 66%, 72%

CMYK0, 25, 66, 28

Decimal12094014

CSS RGBrgb(184, 138, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 50%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Millionaire C-906

ΔE 2 · #B6863D

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Crust DE5370

ΔE 2.3 · #B78B43

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 3.1 · #B6843C

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2152-20

ΔE 3.9 · #B99146

Dulux

Centra S14F8

ΔE 4 · #C08B45

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 4.3 · #B88541

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 4.4 · #AF8A3A

Behr

Lion Mane 320D-6

ΔE 4.6 · #B68832

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 4.8 · #B08843

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 5.2 · #AA803A

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 6.1 · #BF8D35

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.1 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.6 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.2 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.3 · #AF7C20

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#B88A3E

#3D6CB8

Analogous

#B84B3D

#B88A3E

#A9B83D

Triadic

#B88A3E

#3DB889

#893DB8

Split-Complementary

#B88A3E

#3DA9B8

#4B3DB8

Tetradic

#B88A3E

#3DB84B

#3D6CB8

#B83DA9

Monochromatic

#453317

#7E5E2A

#B88A3E

#D0AC71

#E3CDAB

Rectangle

#B88A3E

#6CB83D

#3D6CB8

#893DB8

Compound

#B88A3E

#A9B83D

#3D6CB8

#4B3DB8

Variations

Lighter

#CAA160

#D1B78E

#E1D4C0

Darker

#956E2F

#684C1E

#3E2C11

Saturation

#8D7F68

#B8893D

#D6901F

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#B88A3E

#A6983D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B88A3E

#93934D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B88A3E

#BA838A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tinsel 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

#C9944A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B88A3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7996E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3C5E94

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B88A3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B88A3E;

CSS Variable

--color-tinsel: #B88A3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tinsel': '#B88A3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B88A3E] text-[#B88A3E]

SCSS

$tinsel: #B88A3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B88A3E?

#B88A3E is Tinsel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B88A3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tinsel?

Tinsel 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 Tinsel?

Tinsel 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 Tinsel?

You can download Tinsel 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 Tinsel?

The hex code is #B88A3E. In RGB it's 184, 138, 62, and in HSL it's 37°, 50%, 48%.

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