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Big Cypress

#B98675

RGB 185, 134, 117 · HSL 15°, 33%, 59% · CMYK 0, 28, 37, 27

Big Cypress is #B98675 in HEX — rgb(185, 134, 117), hsl(15°, 33%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 37%, 27%).

Big Cypress pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 33%, 59%. 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#B98675

RGB185, 134, 117

HSL15°, 33%, 59%

HSV15°, 37%, 73%

CMYK0, 28, 37, 27

Decimal12158581

CSS RGBrgb(185, 134, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 33%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Big Cypress 1062-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Santa 1189

ΔE 1.1 · #BC8978

Valspar

Western Pink 2002-7C

ΔE 1.6 · #BD8775

Behr

Ginger Rose PPU2-9

ΔE 2 · #BE8775

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 2.3 · #B38070

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 2.3 · #BD8773

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 3 · #B8846E

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 3.7 · #C08F80

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 5.3 · #CA9280

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 5.6 · #CB9281

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.9 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.3 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.3 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 17.1 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#B98675

#74A8B9

Analogous

#B97485

#B98675

#B9A874

Triadic

#B98675

#74B985

#8574B9

Split-Complementary

#B98675

#74B9A8

#7485B9

Tetradic

#B98675

#85B974

#74A8B9

#A874B9

Monochromatic

#623E32

#955E4B

#B98675

#D3B2A7

#ECDEDA

Rectangle

#B98675

#A8B974

#74A8B9

#8574B9

Compound

#B98675

#B9A874

#74A8B9

#7485B9

Variations

Lighter

#C79E90

#D2B7AF

#E3D6D2

Darker

#A2644F

#714435

#42271E

Saturation

#A1918C

#B98574

#DC7451

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#B98675

#A09974

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B98675

#909077

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B98675

#B98589

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Big Cypress 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

#CA9173

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B98675

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79697

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.

#5C92A4

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: #B98675;

CSS — background

background-color: #B98675;

CSS Variable

--color-big-cypress: #B98675;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'big-cypress': '#B98675' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B98675] text-[#B98675]

SCSS

$big-cypress: #B98675;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B98675?

#B98675 is Big Cypress, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B98675 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Big Cypress?

Big Cypress 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 Big Cypress?

Big Cypress 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 Big Cypress?

You can download Big Cypress 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 Big Cypress?

The hex code is #B98675. In RGB it's 185, 134, 117, and in HSL it's 15°, 33%, 59%.

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