ORANGES

In a Nutshell

#B98052

RGB 185, 128, 82 · HSL 27°, 42%, 52% · CMYK 0, 31, 56, 27

In a Nutshell is #B98052 in HEX — rgb(185, 128, 82), hsl(27°, 42%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 56%, 27%).

In a Nutshell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 42%, 52%. 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#B98052

RGB185, 128, 82

HSL27°, 42%, 52%

HSV27°, 56%, 73%

CMYK0, 31, 56, 27

Decimal12157010

CSS RGBrgb(185, 128, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 42%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Cinnamon Sand S10F7

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Valspar

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ΔE 1.9 · #B47B4D

PPG

Cowboy Hat 1082-6

ΔE 2.4 · #B27D50

Benjamin Moore

Cognac 1148

ΔE 2.5 · #B78354

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 3.5 · #C28359

Vista Paint

Chamois Shirt K-1057

ΔE 3.5 · #B57950

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 4 · #BD7C4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Peace Of Mind 1004

ΔE 4.4 · #C1875F

Behr

Butter Rum PPU4-3

ΔE 4.6 · #C38551

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Amber SW2817

ΔE 4.6 · #C08650

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 9.2 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 9.8 · #C27654

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 13 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.3 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.7 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#B98052

#518AB8

Analogous

#B85156

#B98052

#B8B351

Triadic

#B98052

#51B87F

#7F51B8

Split-Complementary

#B98052

#51B8B3

#5156B8

Tetradic

#B98052

#56B851

#518AB8

#B351B8

Monochromatic

#503621

#865A37

#B98052

#CEA788

#E4CFBE

Rectangle

#B98052

#8AB851

#518AB8

#7F51B8

Compound

#B98052

#B8B351

#518AB8

#5156B8

Variations

Lighter

#C69974

#D0B39B

#E1D3C8

Darker

#99653B

#6B4627

#3F2816

Saturation

#948375

#B87F51

#DC7C2E

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

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.27:1

Deuteranopia

#B98052

#A09450

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B98052

#8C8C5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B98052

#B97C82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

In a Nutshell 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

#CA8D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B98052

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7927D

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.

#487599

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: #B98052;

CSS — background

background-color: #B98052;

CSS Variable

--color-in-a-nutshell: #B98052;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-a-nutshell': '#B98052' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B98052] text-[#B98052]

SCSS

$in-a-nutshell: #B98052;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B98052?

#B98052 is In a Nutshell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B98052 warm or cool?

In a Nutshell reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In a Nutshell?

In a Nutshell 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 In a Nutshell?

In a Nutshell 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 In a Nutshell?

You can download In a Nutshell 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 In a Nutshell?

The hex code is #B98052. In RGB it's 185, 128, 82, and in HSL it's 27°, 42%, 52%.

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