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Latte

#BAA185

RGB 186, 161, 133 · HSL 32°, 28%, 63% · CMYK 0, 13, 28, 27

Latte is #BAA185 in HEX — rgb(186, 161, 133), hsl(32°, 28%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 28%, 27%).

Latte pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 28%, 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#BAA185

RGB186, 161, 133

HSL32°, 28%, 63%

HSV32°, 28%, 73%

CMYK0, 13, 28, 27

Decimal12231045

CSS RGBrgb(186, 161, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 28%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Latte SW6108

Exact match

Behr

Craft Brown HDC-AC-12

ΔE 0.8 · #B8A085

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 1.1 · #B89E82

Benjamin Moore

Sherwood 1054

ΔE 1.3 · #B9A284

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 1.4 · #B6A084

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 2.1 · #BAA589

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.2 · #B8A487

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 2.6 · #B29B80

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 3 · #BDA089

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.2 · #B29B79

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 4.2 · #B4977F

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.2 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 6.1 · #B4A18F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 6.6 · #A89D7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.7 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BAA185

#869FBB

Analogous

#BB8886

#BAA185

#B9BB86

Triadic

#BAA185

#86BBA2

#A286BB

Split-Complementary

#BAA185

#86B9BB

#8886BB

Tetradic

#BAA185

#86BB88

#869FBB

#BB86B9

Monochromatic

#6C563D

#9D7D58

#BAA185

#D7C8B7

#F2EDE8

Rectangle

#BAA185

#9FBB86

#869FBB

#A286BB

Compound

#BAA185

#B9BB86

#869FBB

#8886BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B59E

#D4C7B9

#E4DED8

Darker

#A6835B

#745A3D

#443523

Saturation

#A9A199

#BBA286

#DDA564

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA185

#B0A885

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA185

#A6A689

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA185

#BB9EA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Latte 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

#CBA57F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA185

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8AAA3

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.

#6B87A6

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: #BAA185;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA185;

CSS Variable

--color-latte: #BAA185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'latte': '#BAA185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA185] text-[#BAA185]

SCSS

$latte: #BAA185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA185?

#BAA185 is Latte, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA185 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Latte?

Latte 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 Latte?

Latte 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 Latte?

You can download Latte 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 Latte?

The hex code is #BAA185. In RGB it's 186, 161, 133, and in HSL it's 32°, 28%, 63%.

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