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Huntington Beige

#BAA887

RGB 186, 168, 135 · HSL 39°, 27%, 63% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 27

Huntington Beige is #BAA887 in HEX — rgb(186, 168, 135), hsl(39°, 27%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 27%).

Huntington Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#BAA887

RGB186, 168, 135

HSL39°, 27%, 63%

HSV39°, 27%, 73%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 27

Decimal12232839

CSS RGBrgb(186, 168, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 27%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

HuntingtonHC-21

ΔE 0.4 · #BBA988

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Vista Paint

Olive GoldC-280

ΔE 0.9 · #BCAA88

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Behr

MerinoN260-4

ΔE 1.1 · #BBA889

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Hallman-Lindsay

Flaxen Fieldhistoric-flaxen-field

ΔE 1.5 · #BBA684

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Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo ScreenDE6193

ΔE 1.6 · #BCAB8C

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PPG

Karma1026-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B2A484

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Sherwin-Williams

Basket BeigeSW6143

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A98B

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Valspar

Dry Earth6008-4A

ΔE 3 · #BDAE89

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Colorhouse

Metal .02Metal-02

ΔE 3.6 · #BDB091

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Dulux

Malt ShakeS15D4

ΔE 3.6 · #BBA67F

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IKEA

IKEA142142

ΔE 4.3 · #C6B294

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Dutch Boy

Tan HideDCP-0261

ΔE 5.1 · #B29B79

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Kilz

Iced MochaLL200

ΔE 6 · #B7A58F

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Farrow & Ball

Ball Green75

ΔE 6.2 · #BCB596

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 8.4 · #B8B799

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Kobra

Beige03

ΔE 9 · #BA9873

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BAA887

#8799BA

Analogous

#BA8F87

#BAA887

#B2BA87

Triadic

#BAA887

#87BAA8

#A887BA

Split-Complementary

#BAA887

#87B2BA

#8F87BA

Tetradic

#BAA887

#87BA8F

#8799BA

#BA87B2

Monochromatic

#6B5B3D

#9B8459

#BAA887

#D6CBB8

#F2EFE8

Rectangle

#BAA887

#99BA87

#8799BA

#A887BA

Compound

#BAA887

#B2BA87

#8799BA

#8F87BA

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Huntington Beige run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4F1EC

Tint #E5DFD2

Tint #D7CDB9

Tint #C9BAA0

Base #BAA887

Shade #A28A5E

Shade #796746

Shade #50442E

Shade #272116

Variations

Lighter

#C8BA9F

#D3CAB9

#E4E0D8

Darker

#A48B5D

#73603E

#433823

Saturation

#A8A399

#BAA887

#DDB365

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA887

#B4AC87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA887

#ABAB8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA887

#BCA4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Huntington Beige 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

#CBAB80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA887

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B0A5

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.

#6B80A6

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: #BAA887;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA887;

CSS Variable

--color-huntington-beige: #BAA887;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'huntington-beige': '#BAA887' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA887] text-[#BAA887]

SCSS

$huntington-beige: #BAA887;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA887?

#BAA887 is Huntington Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA887 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Huntington Beige?

Huntington Beige 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 Huntington Beige?

Huntington Beige 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 Huntington Beige?

You can download Huntington Beige 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 Huntington Beige?

The hex code is #BAA887. In RGB it's 186, 168, 135, and in HSL it's 39°, 27%, 63%.

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