ORANGES

Dark

#BA9C83

RGB 186, 156, 131 · HSL 27°, 28%, 62% · CMYK 0, 16, 30, 27

Dark is #BA9C83 in HEX — rgb(186, 156, 131), hsl(27°, 28%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 30%, 27%).

Dark pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 28%, 62%. 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#BA9C83

RGB186, 156, 131

HSL27°, 28%, 62%

HSV27°, 30%, 73%

CMYK0, 16, 30, 27

Decimal12229763

CSS RGBrgb(186, 156, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 28%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark CSP-320

Exact match

Valspar

Sturdy Bronze 3001-7C

ΔE 1.8 · #BC9A81

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 1.9 · #BDA089

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 2 · #B4977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 2.3 · #B89E82

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Barrel SW7714

ΔE 2.4 · #BFA287

Behr

Basketry PPU4-5

ΔE 2.4 · #BEA287

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 2.8 · #B59B7E

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 3 · #BB9B7D

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 3.2 · #B29B80

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.9 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6 · #B99F90

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.1 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.3 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BA9C83

#83A1B9

Analogous

#B98386

#BA9C83

#B9B783

Triadic

#BA9C83

#83B99B

#9B83B9

Split-Complementary

#BA9C83

#83B9B7

#8386B9

Tetradic

#BA9C83

#86B983

#83A1B9

#B783B9

Monochromatic

#684F3B

#997456

#BA9C83

#D5C3B4

#F0EAE5

Rectangle

#BA9C83

#A1B983

#83A1B9

#9B83B9

Compound

#BA9C83

#B9B783

#83A1B9

#8386B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7AF9C

#D3C3B7

#E4DCD6

Darker

#A47B59

#72543C

#433122

Saturation

#A69D96

#B99B83

#DC9860

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA9C83

#ADA583

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA9C83

#A2A287

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA9C83

#BB999D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark 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

#CBA27D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA9C83

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A7A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#6889A5

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: #BA9C83;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA9C83;

CSS Variable

--color-dark: #BA9C83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark': '#BA9C83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA9C83] text-[#BA9C83]

SCSS

$dark: #BA9C83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9C83?

#BA9C83 is Dark, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA9C83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

You can download Dark 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 Dark?

The hex code is #BA9C83. In RGB it's 186, 156, 131, and in HSL it's 27°, 28%, 62%.

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