ORANGES

Desert Gray

#B8A487

RGB 184, 164, 135 · HSL 36°, 26%, 63% · CMYK 0, 11, 27, 28

Desert Gray is #B8A487 in HEX — rgb(184, 164, 135), hsl(36°, 26%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 28%).

Desert Gray pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 26%, 63%. 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#B8A487

RGB184, 164, 135

HSL36°, 26%, 63%

HSV36°, 27%, 72%

CMYK0, 11, 27, 28

Decimal12100743

CSS RGBrgb(184, 164, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 26%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Brush CW-125

ΔE 0.7 · #B9A488

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 0.8 · #BAA589

Behr

Gobi Tan UL170-4

ΔE 0.9 · #BAA487

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 1.6 · #B6A084

Sherwin-Williams

Outerbanks SW7534

ΔE 2.2 · #B7A48B

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 2.6 · #C0AA8E

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A98E

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 2.9 · #B09E84

Kilz

Iced Mocha LL200

ΔE 4 · #B7A58F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 4.9 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.2 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.5 · #B8B799

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

#B8A487

#889CB9

Analogous

#B98D88

#B8A487

#B4B988

Triadic

#B8A487

#88B9A6

#A688B9

Split-Complementary

#B8A487

#88B4B9

#8D88B9

Tetradic

#B8A487

#88B98D

#889CB9

#B988B4

Monochromatic

#6A593E

#9A815B

#B8A487

#D5CAB8

#F2EEE9

Rectangle

#B8A487

#9CB988

#889CB9

#A688B9

Compound

#B8A487

#B4B988

#889CB9

#8D88B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7B7A0

#D3C9BA

#E4DFD8

Darker

#A3875E

#725D3F

#433624

Saturation

#A8A299

#B9A688

#DCAD65

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8A487

#B1A987

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8A487

#A8A88B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8A487

#B9A0A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Gray 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

#C9A880

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8A487

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7ADA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6B83A6

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: #B8A487;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8A487;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-gray: #B8A487;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-gray': '#B8A487' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8A487] text-[#B8A487]

SCSS

$desert-gray: #B8A487;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8A487?

#B8A487 is Desert Gray, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8A487 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Gray?

Desert Gray 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 Desert Gray?

Desert Gray 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 Desert Gray?

You can download Desert Gray 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 Desert Gray?

The hex code is #B8A487. In RGB it's 184, 164, 135, and in HSL it's 36°, 26%, 63%.

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