ORANGES

Apple Crisp

#BA8E5C

RGB 186, 142, 92 · HSL 32°, 41%, 55% · CMYK 0, 24, 51, 27

Apple Crisp is #BA8E5C in HEX — rgb(186, 142, 92), hsl(32°, 41%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 51%, 27%).

Apple Crisp pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 41%, 55%. 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#BA8E5C

RGB186, 142, 92

HSL32°, 41%, 55%

HSV32°, 51%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 51, 27

Decimal12226140

CSS RGBrgb(186, 142, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 41%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Apple Crisp C-246

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 1.1 · #BB8E5E

Behr

Radiance MQ4-7

ΔE 2.3 · #BB915B

Benjamin Moore

Bryan CW-390

ΔE 2.4 · #B38B5A

PPG

Honey Haven 1089-6

ΔE 2.5 · #BC9263

Valspar

Corner Café 3003-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #B88D60

Sherwin-Williams

Mannered Gold SW6130

ΔE 3.4 · #C19763

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 3.8 · #BB8E55

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 4.6 · #C48E5E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.8 · #C49C6D

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.1 · #A9864E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.5 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.7 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.9 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.8 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.3 · #B29B79

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

#BA8E5C

#5D89BB

Analogous

#BB605D

#BA8E5C

#B8BB5D

Triadic

#BA8E5C

#5DBB8F

#8F5DBB

Split-Complementary

#BA8E5C

#5DB8BB

#605DBB

Tetradic

#BA8E5C

#5DBB60

#5D89BB

#BB5DB8

Monochromatic

#5A4126

#90693C

#BA8E5C

#D2B593

#E8DAC9

Rectangle

#BA8E5C

#89BB5D

#5D89BB

#8F5DBB

Compound

#BA8E5C

#B8BB5D

#5D89BB

#605DBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9A67E

#D2BCA2

#E2D8CB

Darker

#A17340

#704F2A

#422E18

Saturation

#9A8D7E

#BB8F5D

#DD923B

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA8E5C

#A89C5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA8E5C

#979764

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA8E5C

#BB898F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Crisp 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

#CB9760

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA8E5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B89C84

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.

#4E74A1

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: #BA8E5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA8E5C;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-crisp: #BA8E5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-crisp': '#BA8E5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA8E5C] text-[#BA8E5C]

SCSS

$apple-crisp: #BA8E5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA8E5C?

#BA8E5C is Apple Crisp, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA8E5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Crisp?

Apple Crisp 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 Apple Crisp?

Apple Crisp 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 Apple Crisp?

You can download Apple Crisp 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 Apple Crisp?

The hex code is #BA8E5C. In RGB it's 186, 142, 92, and in HSL it's 32°, 41%, 55%.

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