ORANGES

Aztec

#B99146

RGB 185, 145, 70 · HSL 39°, 45%, 50% · CMYK 0, 22, 62, 27

Aztec is #B99146 in HEX — rgb(185, 145, 70), hsl(39°, 45%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 62%, 27%).

Aztec pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 45%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B99146

RGB185, 145, 70

HSL39°, 45%, 50%

HSV39°, 62%, 73%

CMYK0, 22, 62, 27

Decimal12161350

CSS RGBrgb(185, 145, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 45%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2152-20

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 2.6 · #BC934D

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Crust DE5370

ΔE 2.9 · #B78B43

Vista Paint

Bugle Boy C-898

ΔE 3.4 · #BB904C

Behr

Donegal Tweed 310F-5

ΔE 3.7 · #BC9850

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 3.9 · #AF8A3A

Dulux

Alluvial Inca S14F7

ΔE 4 · #BA8E4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 4.2 · #B79749

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 4.3 · #B08843

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4.7 · #B28E4B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.4 · #CB9E59

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 6.9 · #C09658

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.6 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.9 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.6 · #AF7C20

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

#B99146

#466EB9

Analogous

#B95746

#B99146

#A8B946

Triadic

#B99146

#46B991

#9146B9

Split-Complementary

#B99146

#46A8B9

#5746B9

Tetradic

#B99146

#46B957

#466EB9

#B946A8

Monochromatic

#4A3A1C

#816531

#B99146

#CEB27E

#E3D3B5

Rectangle

#B99146

#6EB946

#466EB9

#9146B9

Compound

#B99146

#A8B946

#466EB9

#5746B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7A76B

#D0BB95

#E0D7C4

Darker

#967436

#695123

#3E2F14

Saturation

#91856E

#B99146

#DC9B23

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B99146

#AA9C45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B99146

#999955

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B99146

#BB8991

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aztec 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

#CA9950

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B99146

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79E74

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#436096

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: #B99146;

CSS — background

background-color: #B99146;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec: #B99146;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec': '#B99146' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B99146] text-[#B99146]

SCSS

$aztec: #B99146;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B99146?

#B99146 is Aztec, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B99146 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aztec?

Aztec 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 Aztec?

Aztec 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 Aztec?

You can download Aztec 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 Aztec?

The hex code is #B99146. In RGB it's 185, 145, 70, and in HSL it's 39°, 45%, 50%.

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