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Fire Dust

#B98D68

RGB 185, 141, 104 · HSL 27°, 37%, 57% · CMYK 0, 24, 44, 27

Fire Dust is #B98D68 in HEX — rgb(185, 141, 104), hsl(27°, 37%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 44%, 27%).

Fire Dust pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 37%, 57%. 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#B98D68

RGB185, 141, 104

HSL27°, 37%, 57%

HSV27°, 44%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 44, 27

Decimal12160360

CSS RGBrgb(185, 141, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 37%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fire Dust 1081-5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Creek SW7718

ΔE 1.7 · #BB8D6B

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 1139

ΔE 1.8 · #BB8E66

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 2 · #B38864

Behr

Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15

ΔE 2.6 · #BE9168

Vista Paint

Rustic Charm K-1034

ΔE 3.2 · #B18B68

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 3.4 · #B4875E

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.7 · #AE8964

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 4.3 · #AC8760

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5 · #BF9974

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.7 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.2 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.9 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.5 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.3 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B98D68

#6995BA

Analogous

#BA696D

#B98D68

#BAB669

Triadic

#B98D68

#69BA8D

#8D69BA

Split-Complementary

#B98D68

#69BAB6

#696DBA

Tetradic

#B98D68

#6DBA69

#6995BA

#B669BA

Monochromatic

#5E422B

#936743

#B98D68

#D2B59D

#EADDD2

Rectangle

#B98D68

#95BA69

#6995BA

#8D69BA

Compound

#B98D68

#BAB669

#6995BA

#696DBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8A487

#D2BBA9

#E3D8CF

Darker

#A17047

#704D2F

#422D1B

Saturation

#9E9085

#BA8D69

#DC8A46

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B98D68

#A69B67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B98D68

#96966E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B98D68

#BA898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fire Dust 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

#CA9669

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B98D68

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79B8D

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.

#557FA2

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: #B98D68;

CSS — background

background-color: #B98D68;

CSS Variable

--color-fire-dust: #B98D68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fire-dust': '#B98D68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B98D68] text-[#B98D68]

SCSS

$fire-dust: #B98D68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B98D68?

#B98D68 is Fire Dust, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B98D68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fire Dust?

Fire Dust 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 Fire Dust?

Fire Dust 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 Fire Dust?

You can download Fire Dust 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 Fire Dust?

The hex code is #B98D68. In RGB it's 185, 141, 104, and in HSL it's 27°, 37%, 57%.

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