ORANGES

Milvus Milvus Orange

#BB7722

RGB 187, 119, 34 · HSL 33°, 69%, 43% · CMYK 0, 36, 82, 27

Milvus Milvus Orange is #BB7722 in HEX — rgb(187, 119, 34), hsl(33°, 69%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 82%, 27%).

Milvus Milvus Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 69%, 43%. 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#BB7722

RGB187, 119, 34

HSL33°, 69%, 43%

HSV33°, 82%, 73%

CMYK0, 36, 82, 27

Decimal12285730

CSS RGBrgb(187, 119, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 69%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 5 · #BF7B18

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 5.1 · #C67727

Dulux

Gold Treasure S12G9

ΔE 5.6 · #C37B33

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 5.8 · #CB8135

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.3 · #B97D31

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 6.5 · #C78538

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C68736

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 6.9 · #C27F38

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 8.1 · #D28239

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.2 · #AF7C20

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 8.7 · #BD8339

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 11.5 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 12.2 · #E38F43

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 15.8 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 16.3 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#BB7722

#2266B9

Analogous

#B92A22

#BB7722

#B2B922

Triadic

#BB7722

#22B975

#7522B9

Split-Complementary

#BB7722

#22B2B9

#2A22B9

Tetradic

#BB7722

#22B92A

#2266B9

#B922B2

Monochromatic

#38230A

#794C16

#BB7722

#DE9B4A

#EABF8B

Rectangle

#BB7722

#66B922

#2266B9

#7522B9

Compound

#BB7722

#B2B922

#2266B9

#2A22B9

Variations

Lighter

#DB933A

#DBAD75

#E5CFB4

Darker

#975E18

#6A410F

#3F2607

Saturation

#847057

#B97522

#CA7711

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.77:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7722

#9E8F1C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7722

#868637

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7722

#BC717A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Milvus Milvus 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

#CC8635

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7722

Daylight 5500K

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

#B98B59

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#275894

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: #BB7722;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7722;

CSS Variable

--color-milvus-milvus-orange: #BB7722;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milvus-milvus-orange': '#BB7722' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7722] text-[#BB7722]

SCSS

$milvus-milvus-orange: #BB7722;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7722?

#BB7722 is Milvus Milvus Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7722 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milvus Milvus Orange?

Milvus Milvus 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 Milvus Milvus Orange?

Milvus Milvus 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 Milvus Milvus Orange?

You can download Milvus Milvus 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 Milvus Milvus Orange?

The hex code is #BB7722. In RGB it's 187, 119, 34, and in HSL it's 33°, 69%, 43%.

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