ORANGES

Cup of Cocoa

#BAA087

RGB 186, 160, 135 · HSL 29°, 27%, 63% · CMYK 0, 14, 27, 27

Cup of Cocoa is #BAA087 in HEX — rgb(186, 160, 135), hsl(29°, 27%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 27%, 27%).

Cup of Cocoa pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 27%, 63%. 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#BAA087

RGB186, 160, 135

HSL29°, 27%, 63%

HSV29°, 27%, 73%

CMYK0, 14, 27, 27

Decimal12230791

CSS RGBrgb(186, 160, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 27%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Craft Brown HDC-AC-12

ΔE 1.3 · #B8A085

Sherwin-Williams

Sands of Time SW6101

ΔE 1.3 · #BCA38B

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 1.6 · #BDA089

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 1.6 · #B69E87

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 1.8 · #B89E82

Benjamin Moore

Interlude AF-135

ΔE 2 · #B9A38B

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #B6A084

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 2.7 · #B29B80

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 2.9 · #BAA589

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 3.4 · #B4977F

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 4.2 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 5 · #B4A18F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 7.3 · #A89D7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#BAA087

#87A1BA

Analogous

#BA8788

#BAA087

#BAB987

Triadic

#BAA087

#87BAA0

#A087BA

Split-Complementary

#BAA087

#87BAB9

#8788BA

Tetradic

#BAA087

#88BA87

#87A1BA

#B987BA

Monochromatic

#6B533D

#9B7959

#BAA087

#D6C6B8

#F2EDE8

Rectangle

#BAA087

#A1BA87

#87A1BA

#A087BA

Compound

#BAA087

#BAB987

#87A1BA

#8788BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B39F

#D3C6B9

#E4DED8

Darker

#A47F5D

#73573E

#433323

Saturation

#A8A099

#BAA087

#DD9F65

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA087

#AFA887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA087

#A5A58B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA087

#BB9DA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cup of Cocoa 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

#CBA580

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA087

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8AAA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6B8AA6

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: #BAA087;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA087;

CSS Variable

--color-cup-of-cocoa: #BAA087;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cup-of-cocoa': '#BAA087' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA087] text-[#BAA087]

SCSS

$cup-of-cocoa: #BAA087;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA087?

#BAA087 is Cup of Cocoa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA087 warm or cool?

Cup of Cocoa reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cup of Cocoa?

Cup of Cocoa 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 Cup of Cocoa?

Cup of Cocoa 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 Cup of Cocoa?

You can download Cup of Cocoa 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 Cup of Cocoa?

The hex code is #BAA087. In RGB it's 186, 160, 135, and in HSL it's 29°, 27%, 63%.

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