ORANGES

Shelter

#B8986C

RGB 184, 152, 108 · HSL 35°, 35%, 57% · CMYK 0, 17, 41, 28

Shelter is #B8986C in HEX — rgb(184, 152, 108), hsl(35°, 35%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 41%, 28%).

Shelter pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 35%, 57%. 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#B8986C

RGB184, 152, 108

HSL35°, 35%, 57%

HSV35°, 41%, 72%

CMYK0, 17, 41, 28

Decimal12097644

CSS RGBrgb(184, 152, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 35%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eastern Gold S13E5

ΔE 0.6 · #B7976C

Benjamin Moore

Baked 1062

ΔE 0.7 · #B7986D

PPG

Golden Granola 1094-5

ΔE 1.1 · #B8996B

Vista Paint

Gold Promise K-1002

ΔE 1.8 · #B5986E

Dunn-Edwards

New Cork DE6180

ΔE 2.5 · #B89B6B

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #B69B70

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 2.7 · #B39167

Behr

Ground Cumin UL180-24

ΔE 2.9 · #BD9E6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Danish Pine historic-danish-pine

ΔE 3.3 · #BA9967

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.8 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.4 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 4.5 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.9 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.1 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B8986C

#6B8BB8

Analogous

#B8716B

#B8986C

#B1B86B

Triadic

#B8986C

#6BB898

#986BB8

Split-Complementary

#B8986C

#6BB1B8

#716BB8

Tetradic

#B8986C

#6BB871

#6B8BB8

#B86BB1

Monochromatic

#5D492D

#917146

#B8986C

#D1BC9F

#E9E0D2

Rectangle

#B8986C

#8BB86B

#6B8BB8

#986BB8

Compound

#B8986C

#B1B86B

#6B8BB8

#716BB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6AC89

#D1C0AA

#E2DACF

Darker

#9F7B4A

#6F5531

#41321C

Saturation

#9D9386

#B8986B

#DB9E47

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8986C

#ABA16C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8986C

#9E9E73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8986C

#B99398

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shelter 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

#C99F6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8986C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A490

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.

#5775A0

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: #B8986C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8986C;

CSS Variable

--color-shelter: #B8986C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shelter': '#B8986C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8986C] text-[#B8986C]

SCSS

$shelter: #B8986C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8986C?

#B8986C is Shelter, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8986C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shelter?

Shelter 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 Shelter?

Shelter 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 Shelter?

You can download Shelter 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 Shelter?

The hex code is #B8986C. In RGB it's 184, 152, 108, and in HSL it's 35°, 35%, 57%.

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