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Montana

#B96E53

RGB 185, 110, 83 · HSL 16°, 42%, 53% · CMYK 0, 41, 55, 27

Montana is #B96E53 in HEX — rgb(185, 110, 83), hsl(16°, 42%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 55%, 27%).

Montana pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 42%, 53%. 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#B96E53

RGB185, 110, 83

HSL16°, 42%, 53%

HSV16°, 55%, 73%

CMYK0, 41, 55, 27

Decimal12152403

CSS RGBrgb(185, 110, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 42%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Montana 056

Exact match

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 2.2 · #BD6D53

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 3.3 · #C27355

Sherwin-Williams

Baked Clay SW6340

ΔE 3.8 · #C1785C

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 4.2 · #C4795D

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 4.2 · #BF7756

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 4.4 · #C57556

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.7 · #C27654

Vista Paint

Rustic Hills K-1073

ΔE 5.1 · #A96348

Valspar

Cattle Drive 2007-5A

ΔE 5.1 · #B77658

PPG

Crushed Cinnamon 1063-6 · 16-28

ΔE 5.6 · #B7735E

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 6.5 · #C5714F

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Candy 51

ΔE 6.5 · #B3715D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.8 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.6 · #C1876B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#B96E53

#559FB9

Analogous

#B9556C

#B96E53

#B9A255

Triadic

#B96E53

#55B970

#7055B9

Split-Complementary

#B96E53

#55B9A2

#556CB9

Tetradic

#B96E53

#6CB955

#559FB9

#A255B9

Monochromatic

#532F22

#8A4E38

#B96E53

#D09D8B

#E6CBC1

Rectangle

#B96E53

#9FB955

#559FB9

#7055B9

Compound

#B96E53

#B9A255

#559FB9

#556CB9

Variations

Lighter

#C78C77

#D1AB9D

#E1CFC9

Darker

#9C563C

#6D3A28

#402116

Saturation

#968078

#B97055

#DC5F32

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

3.88:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.42:1

Deuteranopia

#B96E53

#978C51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B96E53

#7F7F57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B96E53

#B86C73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Montana 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

#CA7F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B96E53

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7847E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4A869C

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: #B96E53;

CSS — background

background-color: #B96E53;

CSS Variable

--color-montana: #B96E53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'montana': '#B96E53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B96E53] text-[#B96E53]

SCSS

$montana: #B96E53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B96E53?

#B96E53 is Montana, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B96E53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Montana?

Montana 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 Montana?

Montana 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 Montana?

You can download Montana 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 Montana?

The hex code is #B96E53. In RGB it's 185, 110, 83, and in HSL it's 16°, 42%, 53%.

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