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Tropical Tan

#BA8F68

RGB 186, 143, 104 · HSL 29°, 37%, 57% · CMYK 0, 23, 44, 27

Tropical Tan is #BA8F68 in HEX — rgb(186, 143, 104), hsl(29°, 37%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 44%, 27%).

Tropical Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 37%, 57%. 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#BA8F68

RGB186, 143, 104

HSL29°, 37%, 57%

HSV29°, 44%, 73%

CMYK0, 23, 44, 27

Decimal12226408

CSS RGBrgb(186, 143, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 37%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tropical Tan 1080-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 1139

ΔE 1.2 · #BB8E66

Behr

Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15

ΔE 1.7 · #BE9168

Sherwin-Williams

Tatami Tan SW6116

ΔE 1.9 · #BA8C64

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 3 · #B38864

Vista Paint

Blonde Shell C-169

ΔE 3.4 · #BD9671

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 3.4 · #B4875E

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 3.6 · #B8946E

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 4.4 · #AC8760

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.4 · #BF9974

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.2 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.7 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.2 · #CB9E59

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

#BA8F68

#6993BA

Analogous

#BA696A

#BA8F68

#BAB969

Triadic

#BA8F68

#69BA90

#9069BA

Split-Complementary

#BA8F68

#69BAB9

#696ABA

Tetradic

#BA8F68

#6ABA69

#6993BA

#B969BA

Monochromatic

#5E442B

#936A43

#BA8F68

#D2B79D

#EADDD2

Rectangle

#BA8F68

#93BA69

#6993BA

#9069BA

Compound

#BA8F68

#BAB969

#6993BA

#696ABA

Variations

Lighter

#C8A687

#D2BDA9

#E3D8CF

Darker

#A17347

#704F2F

#422E1B

Saturation

#9E9185

#BA9069

#DC8F46

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA8F68

#A79D67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA8F68

#97976E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA8F68

#BB8B90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tropical Tan 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

#CB9869

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA8F68

Daylight 5500K

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

#B89D8D

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.

#557DA2

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: #BA8F68;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA8F68;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-tan: #BA8F68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-tan': '#BA8F68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA8F68] text-[#BA8F68]

SCSS

$tropical-tan: #BA8F68;

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#B79163 · ΔE 4.0

Desert Beach

#BF9364 · ΔE 4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA8F68?

#BA8F68 is Tropical Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA8F68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Tan?

Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan?

Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan?

You can download Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan?

The hex code is #BA8F68. In RGB it's 186, 143, 104, and in HSL it's 29°, 37%, 57%.

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