ORANGES

Universal Khaki

#B8A992

RGB 184, 169, 146 · HSL 36°, 21%, 65% · CMYK 0, 8, 21, 28

Universal Khaki is #B8A992 in HEX — rgb(184, 169, 146), hsl(36°, 21%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 21%, 28%).

Universal Khaki pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 21%, 65%. 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#B8A992

RGB184, 169, 146

HSL36°, 21%, 65%

HSV36°, 21%, 72%

CMYK0, 8, 21, 28

Decimal12102034

CSS RGBrgb(184, 169, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 21%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Universal Khaki SW6150

Exact match

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 1.2 · #BAAC94

Kilz

Iced Mocha LL200

ΔE 1.8 · #B7A58F

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 2 · #BCAB97

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

ΔE 2.1 · #BBA791

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

ΔE 2.2 · #BEAB96

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 2.4 · #B4A693

PPG

True Khaki 14-27

ΔE 2.6 · #B8AE98

Dulux

Kahlua Milk S15C3

ΔE 2.6 · #BAAF99

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.7 · #B0A790

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 3.2 · #BEAC90

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 3.6 · #AFA08C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.2 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.9 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B8A992

#93A2B8

Analogous

#B89793

#B8A992

#B5B893

Triadic

#B8A992

#93B8A9

#A993B8

Split-Complementary

#B8A992

#93B5B8

#9793B8

Tetradic

#B8A992

#93B897

#93A2B8

#B893B5

Monochromatic

#6C5D47

#9A8565

#B8A992

#D7CEC1

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#B8A992

#A2B893

#93A2B8

#A993B8

Compound

#B8A992

#B5B893

#93A2B8

#9793B8

Variations

Lighter

#C7BBA9

#D3CBC0

#E4E1DB

Darker

#A08A6A

#705F46

#423828

Saturation

#ABA7A0

#B8A993

#DCB170

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8A992

#B3AC93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8A992

#ACAC95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8A992

#B9A6A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Universal Khaki 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

#C9AB89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8A992

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B0AD

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.

#7087A9

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: #B8A992;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8A992;

CSS Variable

--color-universal-khaki: #B8A992;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'universal-khaki': '#B8A992' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8A992] text-[#B8A992]

SCSS

$universal-khaki: #B8A992;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8A992?

#B8A992 is Universal Khaki, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8A992 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Universal Khaki?

Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki?

Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki?

You can download Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki?

The hex code is #B8A992. In RGB it's 184, 169, 146, and in HSL it's 36°, 21%, 65%.

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