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Foxy

#BA8E7E

RGB 186, 142, 126 · HSL 16°, 30%, 61% · CMYK 0, 24, 32, 27

Foxy is #BA8E7E in HEX — rgb(186, 142, 126), hsl(16°, 30%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 32%, 27%).

Foxy pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 30%, 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#BA8E7E

RGB186, 142, 126

HSL16°, 30%, 61%

HSV16°, 32%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 32, 27

Decimal12226174

CSS RGBrgb(186, 142, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 30%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Foxy 1181

Exact match

Dulux

Rosetta S07D5

ΔE 1.1 · #BA8D7F

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 1.6 · #BE9082

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 2.3 · #C08F80

PPG

Cappucino Bombe 1061-5

ΔE 2.9 · #B4897D

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 2.9 · #C09084

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3 · #B5907F

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #BB897C

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 3.8 · #C39388

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 4.3 · #B29080

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.5 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.9 · #B49D8D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.1 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14 · #A3977F

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

#BA8E7E

#7EA9B9

Analogous

#B97E8C

#BA8E7E

#B9AB7E

Triadic

#BA8E7E

#7EB98E

#8E7EB9

Split-Complementary

#BA8E7E

#7EB9AB

#7E8CB9

Tetradic

#BA8E7E

#8CB97E

#7EA9B9

#AB7EB9

Monochromatic

#674437

#986552

#BA8E7E

#D4B9AF

#EFE5E1

Rectangle

#BA8E7E

#A9B97E

#7EA9B9

#8E7EB9

Compound

#BA8E7E

#B9AB7E

#7EA9B9

#7E8CB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7A498

#D3BCB4

#E4D9D5

Darker

#A46A55

#724839

#432A21

Saturation

#A59793

#B98E7E

#DC7D5B

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA8E7E

#A59E7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA8E7E

#979780

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA8E7E

#BA8D90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Foxy 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

#CB977A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA8E7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B89C9E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6593A4

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: #BA8E7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA8E7E;

CSS Variable

--color-foxy: #BA8E7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxy': '#BA8E7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA8E7E] text-[#BA8E7E]

SCSS

$foxy: #BA8E7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA8E7E?

#BA8E7E is Foxy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA8E7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foxy?

Foxy 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 Foxy?

Foxy 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 Foxy?

You can download Foxy 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 Foxy?

The hex code is #BA8E7E. In RGB it's 186, 142, 126, and in HSL it's 16°, 30%, 61%.

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