ORANGES

Dropped Brick

#BB3300

RGB 187, 51, 0 · HSL 16°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 0, 73, 100, 27

Dropped Brick is #BB3300 in HEX — rgb(187, 51, 0), hsl(16°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 27%).

Dropped Brick pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 100%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB3300

RGB187, 51, 0

HSL16°, 100%, 37%

HSV16°, 100%, 73%

CMYK0, 73, 100, 27

Decimal12268288

CSS RGBrgb(187, 51, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pumpkin Patch S-H-250

ΔE 6.5 · #D14110

Dulux

Nasturcian Flower S07G8

ΔE 7.7 · #D1421E

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 8.6 · #C93C20

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 12.3 · #D7552A

Benjamin Moore

Outrageous 2013-10

ΔE 12.5 · #E44D29

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 13 · #DE4A00

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 13.2 · #E64E2B

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 13.6 · #DE5730

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 16.3 · #DA5838

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 16.6 · #F15E34

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 19.4 · #E66C35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.6 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19.9 · #B8352E

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 20 · #C9543A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 21.7 · #DF5E47

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 25.9 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#BB3300

#008ABD

Analogous

#BD002C

#BB3300

#BD9100

Triadic

#BB3300

#00BD32

#3200BD

Split-Complementary

#BB3300

#00BD91

#002CBD

Tetradic

#BB3300

#2CBD00

#008ABD

#9100BD

Monochromatic

#240A00

#701E00

#BB3300

#FF4B0A

#FF8457

Rectangle

#BB3300

#8ABD00

#008ABD

#3200BD

Compound

#BB3300

#BD9100

#008ABD

#002CBD

Variations

Lighter

#FD4300

#F1784D

#EEB49F

Darker

#972800

#681C00

#3C1000

Saturation

#7B5142

#BD3200

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

5.86:1

vs Black

3.59:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB3300

#867800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB3300

#5E5E0E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB3300

#B93645

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dropped Brick 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

#CC531B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB3300

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9583F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#106E90

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BB3300;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB3300;

CSS Variable

--color-dropped-brick: #BB3300;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dropped-brick': '#BB3300' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB3300] text-[#BB3300]

SCSS

$dropped-brick: #BB3300;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB3300?

#BB3300 is Dropped Brick, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB3300 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dropped Brick?

Dropped Brick 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 Dropped Brick?

Dropped Brick 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 Dropped Brick?

You can download Dropped Brick 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 Dropped Brick?

The hex code is #BB3300. In RGB it's 187, 51, 0, and in HSL it's 16°, 100%, 37%.

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