ORANGES

El

#BA9A5C

RGB 186, 154, 92 · HSL 40°, 41%, 55% · CMYK 0, 17, 51, 27

El is #BA9A5C in HEX — rgb(186, 154, 92), hsl(40°, 41%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 51%, 27%).

El pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#BA9A5C

RGB186, 154, 92

HSL40°, 41%, 55%

HSV40°, 51%, 73%

CMYK0, 17, 51, 27

Decimal12229212

CSS RGBrgb(186, 154, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 41%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

El 223

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 0.6 · #BA9B5D

Vista Paint

Gold Finch C-870

ΔE 1.7 · #B89A59

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 2.2 · #BC9F60

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 2.3 · #B89B59

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 2.6 · #B39355

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 2.7 · #B7975E

Behr

Asian Pear HDC-FL14-7

ΔE 4 · #AF9157

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 4 · #BBA262

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C09658

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.7 · #C6A664

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 5.4 · #AD975D

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 5.9 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.6 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 14.4 · #E5A96B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BA9A5C

#5D7DBB

Analogous

#BB6D5D

#BA9A5C

#ACBB5D

Triadic

#BA9A5C

#5DBB9C

#9C5DBB

Split-Complementary

#BA9A5C

#5DACBB

#6D5DBB

Tetradic

#BA9A5C

#5DBB6D

#5D7DBB

#BB5DAC

Monochromatic

#5A4826

#90743C

#BA9A5C

#D2BD93

#E8DEC9

Rectangle

#BA9A5C

#7DBB5D

#5D7DBB

#9C5DBB

Compound

#BA9A5C

#ACBB5D

#5D7DBB

#6D5DBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B07E

#D2C2A2

#E2DBCB

Darker

#A18040

#70592A

#423418

Saturation

#9A917E

#BB9C5D

#DDA73B

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA9A5C

#AFA25C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA9A5C

#A0A067

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA9A5C

#BC9399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

El 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

#CBA060

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA9A5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A584

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.

#4E69A1

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: #BA9A5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA9A5C;

CSS Variable

--color-el: #BA9A5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'el': '#BA9A5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA9A5C] text-[#BA9A5C]

SCSS

$el: #BA9A5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9A5C?

#BA9A5C is El, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA9A5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with El?

El 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 El?

El 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 El?

You can download El 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 El?

The hex code is #BA9A5C. In RGB it's 186, 154, 92, and in HSL it's 40°, 41%, 55%.

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