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Tuscany

#B98C7B

RGB 185, 140, 123 · HSL 16°, 31%, 60% · CMYK 0, 24, 34, 27

Tuscany is #B98C7B in HEX — rgb(185, 140, 123), hsl(16°, 31%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 27%).

Tuscany pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 31%, 60%. 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#B98C7B

RGB185, 140, 123

HSL16°, 31%, 60%

HSV16°, 34%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 34, 27

Decimal12160123

CSS RGBrgb(185, 140, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 31%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Foxy 1181

ΔE 1.1 · #BA8E7E

Dulux

Rosetta S07D5

ΔE 1.7 · #BA8D7F

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 2.4 · #C08F80

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 2.4 · #BE9082

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #BB897C

PPG

Caramel Sugar 16-05

ΔE 3 · #B88A74

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 3.5 · #C09084

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3.6 · #B5907F

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 4.6 · #C39388

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 5 · #B29080

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.9 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 10.7 · #B49D8D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14.4 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B98C7B

#79A8B9

Analogous

#B97988

#B98C7B

#B9AA79

Triadic

#B98C7B

#79B98A

#8A79B9

Split-Complementary

#B98C7B

#79B9AA

#7988B9

Tetradic

#B98C7B

#88B979

#79A8B9

#AA79B9

Monochromatic

#644135

#96624F

#B98C7B

#D3B6AB

#EDE2DE

Rectangle

#B98C7B

#A8B979

#79A8B9

#8A79B9

Compound

#B98C7B

#B9AA79

#79A8B9

#7988B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7A294

#D2BAB2

#E3D8D4

Darker

#A26853

#714737

#422920

Saturation

#A29590

#B98A79

#DC7A56

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B98C7B

#A39C7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B98C7B

#95957D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B98C7B

#B98B8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tuscany 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

#CA9677

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B98C7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79B9C

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.

#6191A3

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: #B98C7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B98C7B;

CSS Variable

--color-tuscany: #B98C7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuscany': '#B98C7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B98C7B] text-[#B98C7B]

SCSS

$tuscany: #B98C7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B98C7B?

#B98C7B is Tuscany, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B98C7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuscany?

Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

You can download Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

The hex code is #B98C7B. In RGB it's 185, 140, 123, and in HSL it's 16°, 31%, 60%.

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