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Sesame

#BAA38B

RGB 186, 163, 139 · HSL 31°, 25%, 64% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 27

Sesame is #BAA38B in HEX — rgb(186, 163, 139), hsl(31°, 25%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 27%).

Sesame pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 25%, 64%. 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#BAA38B

RGB186, 163, 139

HSL31°, 25%, 64%

HSV31°, 25%, 73%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 27

Decimal12231563

CSS RGBrgb(186, 163, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 25%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Interlude AF-135

ΔE 0.4 · #B9A38B

Sherwin-Williams

Sands of Time SW6101

ΔE 0.9 · #BCA38B

Behr

Sierra N240-4

ΔE 1.1 · #B9A389

Dulux

Shattell S12D4

ΔE 1.7 · #B59F88

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 1.9 · #B69E87

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 2 · #BCA791

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

ΔE 2.2 · #BBA791

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 2.3 · #BAA589

Vista Paint

Macadamia Brown C-183

ΔE 2.5 · #B8A590

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 2.6 · #B6A084

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 2.8 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 3.8 · #B4A18F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.6 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.8 · #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

#BAA38B

#8CA2BA

Analogous

#BA8D8C

#BAA38B

#B9BA8C

Triadic

#BAA38B

#8CBAA4

#A48CBA

Split-Complementary

#BAA38B

#8CB9BA

#8D8CBA

Tetradic

#BAA38B

#8CBA8D

#8CA2BA

#BA8CB9

Monochromatic

#6C5741

#9C7E5E

#BAA38B

#D7CABC

#F4F0EC

Rectangle

#BAA38B

#A2BA8C

#8CA2BA

#A48CBA

Compound

#BAA38B

#B9BA8C

#8CA2BA

#8D8CBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B6A3

#D4C8BC

#E4DFD9

Darker

#A38462

#725B41

#433525

Saturation

#AAA39C

#BAA48C

#DDA56A

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA38B

#B0A98B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA38B

#A7A78E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA38B

#BBA0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sesame 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

#CBA783

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA38B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8ACA8

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.

#6E8AA8

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: #BAA38B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA38B;

CSS Variable

--color-sesame: #BAA38B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sesame': '#BAA38B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA38B] text-[#BAA38B]

SCSS

$sesame: #BAA38B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA38B?

#BAA38B is Sesame, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA38B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sesame?

Sesame 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 Sesame?

Sesame 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 Sesame?

You can download Sesame 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 Sesame?

The hex code is #BAA38B. In RGB it's 186, 163, 139, and in HSL it's 31°, 25%, 64%.

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