ORANGES

Obscure Orange

#BB5500

RGB 187, 85, 0 · HSL 27°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 0, 55, 100, 27

Obscure Orange is #BB5500 in HEX — rgb(187, 85, 0), hsl(27°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 100%, 27%).

Obscure Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#BB5500

RGB187, 85, 0

HSL27°, 100%, 37%

HSV27°, 100%, 73%

CMYK0, 55, 100, 27

Decimal12276992

CSS RGBrgb(187, 85, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tiger Stripe S-H-260

ΔE 3.5 · #BE540E

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 11.4 · #D27326

Dulux

Bright Delight S08G9

ΔE 12.2 · #CC5426

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 12.5 · #D26B33

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 13.5 · #C66B30

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 14.1 · #E47237

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 14.5 · #E66C35

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 14.5 · #CF6837

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 15.4 · #D86F3C

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 15.9 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 17.8 · #F07B42

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 17.8 · #C27136

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.7 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19 · #DE4A00

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 20.1 · #EA8A42

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 21.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#BB5500

#0068BD

Analogous

#BD0009

#BB5500

#BDB300

Triadic

#BB5500

#00BD55

#5500BD

Split-Complementary

#BB5500

#00BDB3

#0009BD

Tetradic

#BB5500

#09BD00

#0068BD

#B300BD

Monochromatic

#241000

#703200

#BB5500

#FF780A

#FFA257

Rectangle

#BB5500

#68BD00

#0068BD

#5500BD

Compound

#BB5500

#BDB300

#0068BD

#0009BD

Variations

Lighter

#FD7200

#F1964D

#EEC39F

Darker

#974400

#682F00

#3C1B00

Saturation

#7B5C42

#BD5500

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

4.76:1

vs Black

4.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB5500

#908100

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB5500

#6F6F1C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB5500

#BA525D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Obscure Orange 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

#CC6C1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB5500

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9713F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#105790

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: #BB5500;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB5500;

CSS Variable

--color-obscure-orange: #BB5500;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'obscure-orange': '#BB5500' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB5500] text-[#BB5500]

SCSS

$obscure-orange: #BB5500;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB5500?

#BB5500 is Obscure Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB5500 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Obscure Orange?

Obscure Orange 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 Obscure Orange?

Obscure Orange 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 Obscure Orange?

You can download Obscure Orange 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 Obscure Orange?

The hex code is #BB5500. In RGB it's 187, 85, 0, and in HSL it's 27°, 100%, 37%.

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