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Applesauce Cake

#B98863

RGB 185, 136, 99 · HSL 26°, 38%, 56% · CMYK 0, 26, 46, 27

Applesauce Cake is #B98863 in HEX — rgb(185, 136, 99), hsl(26°, 38%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 46%, 27%).

Applesauce Cake pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 38%, 56%. 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#B98863

RGB185, 136, 99

HSL26°, 38%, 56%

HSV26°, 46%, 73%

CMYK0, 26, 46, 27

Decimal12159075

CSS RGBrgb(185, 136, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 38%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Applesauce Cake 260F-5

Exact match

Valspar

Copper Hide 2005-5B

ΔE 2 · #BD8865

Benjamin Moore

Potters 1221 · CC-360

ΔE 2.1 · #BA8867

Sherwin-Williams

Tatami Tan SW6116

ΔE 2.2 · #BA8C64

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 2.7 · #B4875E

PPG

Capuccino 16-04

ΔE 2.8 · #B78565

Vista Paint

Safari Sun C-247

ΔE 4.1 · #B4885C

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Brick DEC713

ΔE 4.4 · #AB7F5B

Dulux

Sassy S09G6

ΔE 5 · #C18562

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.8 · #C1876B

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 7.1 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.9 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.3 · #C57B67

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

#B98863

#6494B9

Analogous

#B9646A

#B98863

#B9B464

Triadic

#B98863

#64B989

#8964B9

Split-Complementary

#B98863

#64B9B4

#646AB9

Tetradic

#B98863

#6AB964

#6494B9

#B464B9

Monochromatic

#5B3F29

#906341

#B98863

#D1B199

#E9D9CE

Rectangle

#B98863

#94B964

#6494B9

#8964B9

Compound

#B98863

#B9B464

#6494B9

#646AB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7A183

#D1B9A6

#E2D6CD

Darker

#A06C45

#6F4A2E

#422B1A

Saturation

#9C8D82

#B98964

#DC8441

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.76:1

Deuteranopia

#B98863

#A39962

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B98863

#929269

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B98863

#B9848A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Applesauce Cake 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

#CA9365

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B98863

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7988A

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.

#527FA1

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: #B98863;

CSS — background

background-color: #B98863;

CSS Variable

--color-applesauce-cake: #B98863;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'applesauce-cake': '#B98863' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B98863] text-[#B98863]

SCSS

$applesauce-cake: #B98863;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B98863?

#B98863 is Applesauce Cake, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B98863 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Applesauce Cake?

Applesauce Cake 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 Applesauce Cake?

Applesauce Cake 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 Applesauce Cake?

You can download Applesauce Cake 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 Applesauce Cake?

The hex code is #B98863. In RGB it's 185, 136, 99, and in HSL it's 26°, 38%, 56%.

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