ORANGES

Emerging Taupe

#B8A196

RGB 184, 161, 150 · HSL 19°, 19%, 65% · CMYK 0, 13, 18, 28

Emerging Taupe is #B8A196 in HEX — rgb(184, 161, 150), hsl(19°, 19%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 18%, 28%).

Emerging Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 19%, 65%. 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#B8A196

RGB184, 161, 150

HSL19°, 19%, 65%

HSV19°, 18%, 72%

CMYK0, 13, 18, 28

Decimal12099990

CSS RGBrgb(184, 161, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 19%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Emerging Taupe SW6045

Exact match

Dulux

Net Worker S09D3

ΔE 0.9 · #B59F94

Vista Paint

Stream Stone K-1108

ΔE 1.3 · #BAA096

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 1.4 · #B7A299

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 2110-40

ΔE 1.5 · #B69E95

Dunn-Edwards

Frontier Land DE6074

ΔE 1.5 · #BCA59A

Behr

Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15

ΔE 2.2 · #B39C8F

PPG

Wright Stone Grey FLLW858

ΔE 2.2 · #BDA496

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 2.7 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 2.8 · #B6A39C

Valspar

Wool Coat 1002-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #AF9D93

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 3.2 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Coffee House LL240

ΔE 4 · #B5A79B

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 8.1 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 11 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B8A196

#95ACB7

Analogous

#B7959B

#B8A196

#B7B095

Triadic

#B8A196

#95B7A0

#A095B7

Split-Complementary

#B8A196

#95B7B0

#959BB7

Tetradic

#B8A196

#9BB795

#95ACB7

#B095B7

Monochromatic

#6A5348

#987767

#B8A196

#D6C8C2

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#B8A196

#ACB795

#95ACB7

#A095B7

Compound

#B8A196

#B7B095

#95ACB7

#959BB7

Variations

Lighter

#C5B3AA

#D2C6C1

#E4DEDC

Darker

#9D7C6C

#6E5448

#413129

Saturation

#ABA4A1

#B7A095

#DB9271

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8A196

#ADA896

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8A196

#A5A597

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8A196

#B8A0A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Emerging Taupe 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

#C9A58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8A196

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7AAB0

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.

#7097A9

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: #B8A196;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8A196;

CSS Variable

--color-emerging-taupe: #B8A196;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerging-taupe': '#B8A196' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8A196] text-[#B8A196]

SCSS

$emerging-taupe: #B8A196;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8A196?

#B8A196 is Emerging Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8A196 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerging Taupe?

Emerging Taupe 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 Emerging Taupe?

Emerging Taupe 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 Emerging Taupe?

You can download Emerging Taupe 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 Emerging Taupe?

The hex code is #B8A196. In RGB it's 184, 161, 150, and in HSL it's 19°, 19%, 65%.

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