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Au Lait Ole

#B99D83

RGB 185, 157, 131 · HSL 29°, 28%, 62% · CMYK 0, 15, 29, 27

Au Lait Ole is #B99D83 in HEX — rgb(185, 157, 131), hsl(29°, 28%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 29%, 27%).

Au Lait Ole pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 28%, 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#B99D83

RGB185, 157, 131

HSL29°, 28%, 62%

HSV29°, 29%, 73%

CMYK0, 15, 29, 27

Decimal12164483

CSS RGBrgb(185, 157, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 28%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark CSP-320

ΔE 1 · #BA9C83

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 1.3 · #B89E82

Valspar

Doe Eyes 3002-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #B79D80

Behr

Basketry PPU4-5

ΔE 1.9 · #BEA287

Sherwin-Williams

Latte SW6108

ΔE 2 · #BAA185

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 2 · #B59B7E

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 2.1 · #BDA089

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 2.4 · #B29B80

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B4977F

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 3 · #BB9B7D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.5 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 6.1 · #B4A18F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 7.6 · #A89D7E

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 13.4 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#B99D83

#839FB9

Analogous

#B98384

#B99D83

#B9B883

Triadic

#B99D83

#83B99D

#9D83B9

Split-Complementary

#B99D83

#83B9B8

#8384B9

Tetradic

#B99D83

#84B983

#839FB9

#B883B9

Monochromatic

#68513B

#997756

#B99D83

#D5C4B4

#F0EAE5

Rectangle

#B99D83

#9FB983

#839FB9

#9D83B9

Compound

#B99D83

#B9B883

#839FB9

#8384B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7B19C

#D3C4B7

#E4DDD6

Darker

#A47D59

#72563C

#433222

Saturation

#A69E96

#B99D83

#DC9C60

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B99D83

#ADA583

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B99D83

#A2A287

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B99D83

#BA9A9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Au Lait Ole 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

#CAA27D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B99D83

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A7A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6887A5

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: #B99D83;

CSS — background

background-color: #B99D83;

CSS Variable

--color-au-lait-ole: #B99D83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'au-lait-ole': '#B99D83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B99D83] text-[#B99D83]

SCSS

$au-lait-ole: #B99D83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B99D83?

#B99D83 is Au Lait Ole, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B99D83 warm or cool?

Au Lait Ole reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Au Lait Ole?

Au Lait Ole 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 Au Lait Ole?

Au Lait Ole 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 Au Lait Ole?

You can download Au Lait Ole 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 Au Lait Ole?

The hex code is #B99D83. In RGB it's 185, 157, 131, and in HSL it's 29°, 28%, 62%.

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