ORANGES

Brown Orange

#B96902

RGB 185, 105, 2 · HSL 34°, 98%, 37% · CMYK 0, 43, 99, 27

Brown Orange is #B96902 in HEX — rgb(185, 105, 2), hsl(34°, 98%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 99%, 27%).

Brown Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 98%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B96902

RGB185, 105, 2

HSL34°, 98%, 37%

HSV34°, 99%, 73%

CMYK0, 43, 99, 27

Decimal12151042

CSS RGBrgb(185, 105, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 98%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Autumn Fest S-H-310

ΔE 2.4 · #BA6D00

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 7.7 · #C67727

Dulux

Golden Mandarin S10G8

ΔE 9.7 · #CE782E

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 11.3 · #D28233

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 11.8 · #D08135

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 12.5 · #DF892A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 12.8 · #D68339

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 12.9 · #D28239

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 14.2 · #CE7639

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.3 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.8 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 16.3 · #E38F43

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 16.5 · #EC7C26

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 16.5 · #EA8A42

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 24.7 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B96902

#0252BB

Analogous

#BB0E02

#B96902

#AEBB02

Triadic

#B96902

#02BB6B

#6B02BB

Split-Complementary

#B96902

#02AEBB

#0E02BB

Tetradic

#B96902

#02BB0E

#0252BB

#BB02AE

Monochromatic

#231400

#6F3F01

#B96902

#FD950D

#FDB658

Rectangle

#B96902

#52BB02

#0252BB

#6B02BB

Compound

#B96902

#AEBB02

#0252BB

#0E02BB

Variations

Lighter

#FA8F03

#EFA94E

#EDCCA0

Darker

#975600

#683B00

#3C2200

Saturation

#7A6243

#BB6B02

#BC6B01

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

4.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.08:1

Deuteranopia

#B96902

#978800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B96902

#7B7B25

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B96902

#B9636D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brown Orange 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

#CA7B1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B96902

Daylight 5500K

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

#B78041

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#104890

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B96902;

CSS — background

background-color: #B96902;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-orange: #B96902;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-orange': '#B96902' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B96902] text-[#B96902]

SCSS

$brown-orange: #B96902;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B96902?

#B96902 is Brown Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B96902 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Orange?

Brown Orange 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 Brown Orange?

Brown Orange 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 Brown Orange?

You can download Brown Orange 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 Brown Orange?

The hex code is #B96902. In RGB it's 185, 105, 2, and in HSL it's 34°, 98%, 37%.

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