ORANGES

Canvas

#BB8855

RGB 187, 136, 85 · HSL 30°, 43%, 53% · CMYK 0, 27, 55, 27

Canvas is #BB8855 in HEX — rgb(187, 136, 85), hsl(30°, 43%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 55%, 27%).

Canvas pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 43%, 53%. 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#BB8855

RGB187, 136, 85

HSL30°, 43%, 53%

HSV30°, 55%, 73%

CMYK0, 27, 55, 27

Decimal12290133

CSS RGBrgb(187, 136, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 43%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tuscan Sunset S11F7

ΔE 1.6 · #BD8753

Benjamin Moore

Cognac 1148

ΔE 2.6 · #B78354

Valspar

Pronghorn 3002-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #BF8655

Behr

Gold Plated UL160-2

ΔE 3.7 · #AF814E

Vista Paint

Apple Crisp C-246

ΔE 3.9 · #BA8E5C

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

ΔE 4 · #C68B5A

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Amber SW2817

ΔE 4 · #C08650

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 4.1 · #BB8E55

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 4.1 · #BB8E5E

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 4.6 · #C08A4F

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.3 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.4 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.1 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 13.5 · #E4A467

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#BB8855

#5487BB

Analogous

#BB5454

#BB8855

#BBBB54

Triadic

#BB8855

#54BB87

#8754BB

Split-Complementary

#BB8855

#54BBBB

#5454BB

Tetradic

#BB8855

#54BB54

#5487BB

#BB54BB

Monochromatic

#543B21

#8B6137

#BB8855

#D0AD8A

#E6D4C1

Rectangle

#BB8855

#87BB54

#5487BB

#8754BB

Compound

#BB8855

#BBBB54

#5487BB

#5454BB

Variations

Lighter

#C89F76

#D1B79D

#E2D5C8

Darker

#9D6C3B

#6D4A27

#412B16

Saturation

#978778

#BB8754

#DD8731

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.77:1

Deuteranopia

#BB8855

#A59954

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8855

#92925E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8855

#BC8389

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Canvas 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

#CC935B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8855

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9987F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#49739D

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: #BB8855;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8855;

CSS Variable

--color-canvas: #BB8855;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canvas': '#BB8855' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8855] text-[#BB8855]

SCSS

$canvas: #BB8855;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8855?

#BB8855 is Canvas, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8855 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canvas?

Canvas 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 Canvas?

Canvas 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 Canvas?

You can download Canvas 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 Canvas?

The hex code is #BB8855. In RGB it's 187, 136, 85, and in HSL it's 30°, 43%, 53%.

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