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Cinnabar

#B9714A

RGB 185, 113, 74 · HSL 21°, 44%, 51% · CMYK 0, 39, 60, 27

Cinnabar is #B9714A in HEX — rgb(185, 113, 74), hsl(21°, 44%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 60%, 27%).

Cinnabar pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 44%, 51%. 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#B9714A

RGB185, 113, 74

HSL21°, 44%, 51%

HSV21°, 60%, 73%

CMYK0, 39, 60, 27

Decimal12153162

CSS RGBrgb(185, 113, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 44%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnabar DE5209

Exact match

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

ΔE 1.1 · #BC734B

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 2.5 · #B66B46

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 2.6 · #B26F48

Sherwin-Williams

Truepenny SW6355

ΔE 2.7 · #B46C42

Benjamin Moore

Sienna 104

ΔE 2.8 · #BE7851

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 3.3 · #B56D41

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 3.7 · #C27654

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 4.3 · #BF7756

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 5.1 · #C37C59

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.3 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 5.6 · #C5714F

Dulux

Desert Soil S10F8

ΔE 6.9 · #A5693D

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 9.4 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.4 · #C57B67

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.8 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#B9714A

#4B93B9

Analogous

#B94B5C

#B9714A

#B9A94B

Triadic

#B9714A

#4BB972

#724BB9

Split-Complementary

#B9714A

#4BB9A9

#4B5CB9

Tetradic

#B9714A

#5CB94B

#4B93B9

#A94BB9

Monochromatic

#4D2E1E

#845033

#B9714A

#CE9D82

#E4C8B9

Rectangle

#B9714A

#93B94B

#4B93B9

#724BB9

Compound

#B9714A

#B9A94B

#4B93B9

#4B5CB9

Variations

Lighter

#C78E6F

#D0AC98

#E1CFC6

Darker

#985A38

#6A3D25

#3F2315

Saturation

#937D72

#B9724B

#DC6728

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.52:1

Deuteranopia

#B9714A

#998D47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9714A

#818150

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9714A

#B96E75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cinnabar 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

#CA8153

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9714A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B78677

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.

#457B98

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: #B9714A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9714A;

CSS Variable

--color-cinnabar: #B9714A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cinnabar': '#B9714A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9714A] text-[#B9714A]

SCSS

$cinnabar: #B9714A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9714A?

#B9714A is Cinnabar, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B9714A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cinnabar?

Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

You can download Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

The hex code is #B9714A. In RGB it's 185, 113, 74, and in HSL it's 21°, 44%, 51%.

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