ORANGES

Husky Orange

#BB613E

RGB 187, 97, 62 · HSL 17°, 50%, 49% · CMYK 0, 48, 67, 27

Husky Orange is #BB613E in HEX — rgb(187, 97, 62), hsl(17°, 50%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 67%, 27%).

Husky Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 50%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BB613E

RGB187, 97, 62

HSL17°, 50%, 49%

HSV17°, 67%, 73%

CMYK0, 48, 67, 27

Decimal12280126

CSS RGBrgb(187, 97, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 50%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Husky Orange SW6636

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 2.9 · #BA5B3A

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 3.3 · #C3663F

Benjamin Moore

Rust 2175-30

ΔE 3.5 · #B76441

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 3.5 · #C2653D

Behr

Chivalry Copper 240D-6

ΔE 3.7 · #C2633C

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 4.7 · #BF5B3C

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 4.7 · #B55732

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 6 · #C26F45

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 6.4 · #AF633E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 6.5 · #AC5D3E

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8 · #B2683A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.4 · #AA5842

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 9.5 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.3 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 14.6 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#BB613E

#3E98BB

Analogous

#BB3E5A

#BB613E

#BBA03E

Triadic

#BB613E

#3EBB62

#623EBB

Split-Complementary

#BB613E

#3EBBA0

#3E5ABB

Tetradic

#BB613E

#5ABB3E

#3E98BB

#A03EBB

Monochromatic

#492618

#82442B

#BB613E

#D18F75

#E4BEAF

Rectangle

#BB613E

#98BB3E

#3E98BB

#623EBB

Compound

#BB613E

#BBA03E

#3E98BB

#3E5ABB

Variations

Lighter

#CB8063

#D2A390

#E1CBC2

Darker

#984D2F

#6B341F

#3F1E11

Saturation

#90756A

#BB623E

#DB541F

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

4.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.89:1

Deuteranopia

#BB613E

#93873A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB613E

#777744

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB613E

#BA5F68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Husky 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

#CC754A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB613E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B97A6E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3D7E97

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: #BB613E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB613E;

CSS Variable

--color-husky-orange: #BB613E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'husky-orange': '#BB613E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB613E] text-[#BB613E]

SCSS

$husky-orange: #BB613E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB613E?

#BB613E is Husky Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB613E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Husky Orange?

Husky 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 Husky Orange?

Husky 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 Husky Orange?

You can download Husky 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 Husky Orange?

The hex code is #BB613E. In RGB it's 187, 97, 62, and in HSL it's 17°, 50%, 49%.

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