ORANGES

Sepia Tone

#B8A88A

RGB 184, 168, 138 · HSL 39°, 24%, 63% · CMYK 0, 9, 25, 28

Sepia Tone is #B8A88A in HEX — rgb(184, 168, 138), hsl(39°, 24%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 28%).

Sepia Tone pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 24%, 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#B8A88A

RGB184, 168, 138

HSL39°, 24%, 63%

HSV39°, 25%, 72%

CMYK0, 9, 25, 28

Decimal12101770

CSS RGBrgb(184, 168, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 24%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 1.3 · #BCAB8C

Behr

Merino N260-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BBA889

Benjamin Moore

Greenbrier HC-79

ΔE 1.6 · #BCAC8F

PPG

Prairie Dust 1102-4

ΔE 1.8 · #B9AB8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bayberry Wax historic-bayberry-wax

ΔE 2.3 · #B6AA89

Vista Paint

Olive Gold C-280

ΔE 2.5 · #BCAA88

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Sage SW7736

ΔE 2.7 · #B1A584

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3 · #BDB091

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #C0AE93

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 4.1 · #B09E84

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.3 · #C6B294

Kilz

Iced Mocha LL200

ΔE 4.4 · #B7A58F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.6 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 5.5 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B8A88A

#8A9AB7

Analogous

#B7918A

#B8A88A

#B1B78A

Triadic

#B8A88A

#8AB7A7

#A78AB7

Split-Complementary

#B8A88A

#8AB1B7

#918AB7

Tetradic

#B8A88A

#8AB791

#8A9AB7

#B78AB1

Monochromatic

#685A40

#98835D

#B8A88A

#D4CBB9

#F1EEE9

Rectangle

#B8A88A

#9AB78A

#8A9AB7

#A78AB7

Compound

#B8A88A

#B1B78A

#8A9AB7

#918AB7

Variations

Lighter

#C6B9A1

#D2CABB

#E4E0D8

Darker

#A08A61

#705F41

#423825

Saturation

#A7A39A

#B7A78A

#DBB266

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8A88A

#B3AB8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8A88A

#ABAB8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8A88A

#B9A4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sepia Tone 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

#C9AB83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8A88A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B0A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6B80A6

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: #B8A88A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8A88A;

CSS Variable

--color-sepia-tone: #B8A88A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sepia-tone': '#B8A88A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8A88A] text-[#B8A88A]

SCSS

$sepia-tone: #B8A88A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8A88A?

#B8A88A is Sepia Tone, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8A88A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sepia Tone?

Sepia Tone 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 Sepia Tone?

Sepia Tone 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 Sepia Tone?

You can download Sepia Tone 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 Sepia Tone?

The hex code is #B8A88A. In RGB it's 184, 168, 138, and in HSL it's 39°, 24%, 63%.

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