ORANGES

Brush

#B99684

RGB 185, 150, 132 · HSL 20°, 27%, 62% · CMYK 0, 19, 29, 27

Brush is #B99684 in HEX — rgb(185, 150, 132), hsl(20°, 27%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 27%).

Brush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 27%, 62%. 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#B99684

RGB185, 150, 132

HSL20°, 27%, 62%

HSV20°, 29%, 73%

CMYK0, 19, 29, 27

Decimal12162692

CSS RGBrgb(185, 150, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 27%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chestnut Bisque S200-4

ΔE 1.7 · #BE9A89

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 2.3 · #B5907F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 2.6 · #B29080

Valspar

Western Ridge 1008-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #B49183

Benjamin Moore

Rosedale 1180

ΔE 3.1 · #C0988A

Dulux

Mazzone S09E4

ΔE 3.1 · #B08E7C

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 3.2 · #B08E7E

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 3.6 · #AE8E7E

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 4.3 · #BA947B

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.1 · #B99F90

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 5.5 · #B69E87

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.6 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.2 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.2 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B99684

#84A7B8

Analogous

#B8848D

#B99684

#B8B084

Triadic

#B99684

#84B895

#9584B8

Split-Complementary

#B99684

#84B8B0

#848DB8

Tetradic

#B99684

#8DB884

#84A7B8

#B084B8

Monochromatic

#684A3C

#986D57

#B99684

#D4BFB5

#F0E9E5

Rectangle

#B99684

#A7B884

#84A7B8

#9584B8

Compound

#B99684

#B8B084

#84A7B8

#848DB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6AB9D

#D2C0B8

#E3DBD7

Darker

#A2735B

#714E3D

#422D23

Saturation

#A69B96

#B89584

#DC8A61

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B99684

#A8A284

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B99684

#9D9D87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B99684

#B99497

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brush 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

#CA9D7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B99684

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A2A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#6890A5

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: #B99684;

CSS — background

background-color: #B99684;

CSS Variable

--color-brush: #B99684;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brush': '#B99684' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B99684] text-[#B99684]

SCSS

$brush: #B99684;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B99684?

#B99684 is Brush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B99684 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brush?

Brush 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 Brush?

Brush 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 Brush?

You can download Brush 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 Brush?

The hex code is #B99684. In RGB it's 185, 150, 132, and in HSL it's 20°, 27%, 62%.

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