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Rich Reward

#B9A37F

RGB 185, 163, 127 · HSL 37°, 29%, 61% · CMYK 0, 12, 31, 27

Rich Reward is #B9A37F in HEX — rgb(185, 163, 127), hsl(37°, 29%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 27%).

Rich Reward pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 29%, 61%. 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#B9A37F

RGB185, 163, 127

HSL37°, 29%, 61%

HSV37°, 31%, 73%

CMYK0, 12, 31, 27

Decimal12166015

CSS RGBrgb(185, 163, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 29%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Reward 302

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rich Reward C-301

ΔE 0.9 · #BAA580

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 1.1 · #B9A47E

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 1.2 · #B6A07D

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 1.2 · #BBA47E

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 1.8 · #BBA67F

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 1.9 · #B4A07A

PPG

Earthy Ocher 1086-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B89E78

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3 · #B29B79

Behr

Country Cork HDC-CT-07

ΔE 3 · #B9A586

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.4 · #B3A477

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 6.2 · #A89D7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.3 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.6 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.8 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B9A37F

#7F95B8

Analogous

#B8857F

#B9A37F

#B2B87F

Triadic

#B9A37F

#7FB8A2

#A27FB8

Split-Complementary

#B9A37F

#7FB2B8

#857FB8

Tetradic

#B9A37F

#7FB885

#7F95B8

#B87FB2

Monochromatic

#665438

#977D53

#B9A37F

#D4C6B0

#EFEAE1

Rectangle

#B9A37F

#95B87F

#7F95B8

#A27FB8

Compound

#B9A37F

#B2B87F

#7F95B8

#857FB8

Variations

Lighter

#C7B598

#D2C7B5

#E3DED5

Darker

#A28557

#715C3A

#423621

Saturation

#A49E93

#B8A27F

#DCAB5B

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A37F

#B1A87F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A37F

#A7A784

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A37F

#BA9EA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rich Reward 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

#CAA77A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A37F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7AC9F

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.

#667DA3

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: #B9A37F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A37F;

CSS Variable

--color-rich-reward: #B9A37F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rich-reward': '#B9A37F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A37F] text-[#B9A37F]

SCSS

$rich-reward: #B9A37F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A37F?

#B9A37F is Rich Reward, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B9A37F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rich Reward?

Rich Reward 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 Rich Reward?

Rich Reward 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 Rich Reward?

You can download Rich Reward 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 Rich Reward?

The hex code is #B9A37F. In RGB it's 185, 163, 127, and in HSL it's 37°, 29%, 61%.

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