ORANGES

Lark

#B89B72

RGB 184, 155, 114 · HSL 35°, 33%, 58% · CMYK 0, 16, 38, 28

Lark is #B89B72 in HEX — rgb(184, 155, 114), hsl(35°, 33%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 38%, 28%).

Lark pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 33%, 58%. 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#B89B72

RGB184, 155, 114

HSL35°, 33%, 58%

HSV35°, 38%, 72%

CMYK0, 16, 38, 28

Decimal12098418

CSS RGBrgb(184, 155, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 33%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coriander Powder SW9025

ΔE 1.2 · #BA9C75

Vista Paint

Gold Promise K-1002

ΔE 1.3 · #B5986E

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 1.3 · #B69B70

Benjamin Moore

Baked 1062

ΔE 1.8 · #B7986D

PPG

Creamy Caramel 1096-5

ΔE 2.2 · #B3956C

Dulux

Eastern Gold S13E5

ΔE 2.3 · #B7976C

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Season 297

ΔE 2.5 · #B19971

Behr

Artisan Crafts N250-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B59874

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 2.9 · #BA9873

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 3.3 · #C19E78

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BF9974

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.7 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.8 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 12.9 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B89B72

#718EB7

Analogous

#B77671

#B89B72

#B1B771

Triadic

#B89B72

#71B79A

#9A71B7

Split-Complementary

#B89B72

#71B1B7

#7671B7

Tetradic

#B89B72

#71B776

#718EB7

#B771B1

Monochromatic

#5F4B30

#927449

#B89B72

#D1BEA3

#EAE2D6

Rectangle

#B89B72

#8EB771

#718EB7

#9A71B7

Compound

#B89B72

#B1B771

#718EB7

#7671B7

Variations

Lighter

#C6AE8D

#D1C2AD

#E2DBD1

Darker

#9F7D4D

#6F5634

#41321D

Saturation

#9F9689

#B79A71

#DBA04D

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B89B72

#ADA372

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B89B72

#A0A078

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B89B72

#B9969B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lark 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

#C9A171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B89B72

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A695

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.

#5A78A1

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: #B89B72;

CSS — background

background-color: #B89B72;

CSS Variable

--color-lark: #B89B72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lark': '#B89B72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B89B72] text-[#B89B72]

SCSS

$lark: #B89B72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B89B72?

#B89B72 is Lark, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B89B72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lark?

Lark 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 Lark?

Lark 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 Lark?

You can download Lark 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 Lark?

The hex code is #B89B72. In RGB it's 184, 155, 114, and in HSL it's 35°, 33%, 58%.

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