ORANGES

Classic

#B89264

RGB 184, 146, 100 · HSL 33°, 37%, 56% · CMYK 0, 21, 46, 28

Classic is #B89264 in HEX — rgb(184, 146, 100), hsl(33°, 37%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 46%, 28%).

Classic pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 37%, 56%. 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#B89264

RGB184, 146, 100

HSL33°, 37%, 56%

HSV33°, 46%, 72%

CMYK0, 21, 46, 28

Decimal12096100

CSS RGBrgb(184, 146, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 37%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Richmond HC-41

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 1.7 · #B49161

PPG

Honey Haven 1089-6

ΔE 2 · #BC9263

Valspar

Lariat Tan 3004-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #BE986A

Behr

Windswept Leaves S280-5

ΔE 2.5 · #B4915F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 2.9 · #B39260

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 3 · #B39167

Dulux

Shelter S12E5

ΔE 3 · #B8966B

Vista Paint

Gold Ransom C-891

ΔE 3.3 · #B08F5D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 4 · #C49C6D

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5.7 · #BF9974

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.9 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.3 · #B29B79

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.9 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B89264

#658BB8

Analogous

#B86965

#B89264

#B4B865

Triadic

#B89264

#65B893

#9365B8

Split-Complementary

#B89264

#65B4B8

#6965B8

Tetradic

#B89264

#65B869

#658BB8

#B865B4

Monochromatic

#5B452A

#8F6C42

#B89264

#D0B89A

#E9DDCE

Rectangle

#B89264

#8BB865

#658BB8

#9365B8

Compound

#B89264

#B4B865

#658BB8

#6965B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6A984

#D1BEA7

#E2D9CE

Darker

#9F7746

#6F522F

#41301A

Saturation

#9B9082

#B89365

#DC9642

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B89264

#A89D64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B89264

#99996B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B89264

#B98D92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Classic 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

#C99A66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B89264

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79F8A

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.

#5376A0

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: #B89264;

CSS — background

background-color: #B89264;

CSS Variable

--color-classic: #B89264;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic': '#B89264' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B89264] text-[#B89264]

SCSS

$classic: #B89264;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B89264?

#B89264 is Classic, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B89264 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic?

Classic 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 Classic?

Classic 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 Classic?

You can download Classic 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 Classic?

The hex code is #B89264. In RGB it's 184, 146, 100, and in HSL it's 33°, 37%, 56%.

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