ORANGES

Barista’s Favourite

#BB8D4E

RGB 187, 141, 78 · HSL 35°, 44%, 52% · CMYK 0, 25, 58, 27

Barista’s Favourite is #BB8D4E in HEX — rgb(187, 141, 78), hsl(35°, 44%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 58%, 27%).

Barista’s Favourite pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 44%, 52%. 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#BB8D4E

RGB187, 141, 78

HSL35°, 44%, 52%

HSV35°, 58%, 73%

CMYK0, 25, 58, 27

Decimal12291406

CSS RGBrgb(187, 141, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 44%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Sun S13F7

ΔE 1.2 · #BC8C4C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bugle Boy 899

ΔE 1.2 · #BB8F4F

Vista Paint

Bugle Boy C-898

ΔE 2.7 · #BB904C

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #B7874C

Sherwin-Williams

Bosc Pear SW6390

ΔE 3 · #C09056

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-30

ΔE 3 · #BB8C53

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 3.2 · #BB8E55

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 3.9 · #B3874E

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C09658

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 4.5 · #B08843

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.7 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.7 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.4 · #B7975E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.6 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.8 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 12.5 · #E4A467

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BB8D4E

#4F7CBA

Analogous

#BA584F

#BB8D4E

#B1BA4F

Triadic

#BB8D4E

#4FBA8E

#8E4FBA

Split-Complementary

#BB8D4E

#4FB1BA

#584FBA

Tetradic

#BB8D4E

#4FBA58

#4F7CBA

#BA4FB1

Monochromatic

#513C1F

#886535

#BB8D4E

#D0B186

#E5D4BD

Rectangle

#BB8D4E

#7CBA4F

#4F7CBA

#8E4FBA

Compound

#BB8D4E

#B1BA4F

#4F7CBA

#584FBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8A472

#D1BA9A

#E1D6C7

Darker

#9B7239

#6C4F26

#402E15

Saturation

#958774

#BA8E4F

#DD932C

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB8D4E

#A89B4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8D4E

#969659

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8D4E

#BC878E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Barista’s Favourite 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

#CC9656

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8D4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B99B7A

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.

#476A9B

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: #BB8D4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8D4E;

CSS Variable

--color-barista’s-favourite: #BB8D4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barista’s-favourite': '#BB8D4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8D4E] text-[#BB8D4E]

SCSS

$barista’s-favourite: #BB8D4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8D4E?

#BB8D4E is Barista’s Favourite, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8D4E warm or cool?

Barista’s Favourite reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Barista’s Favourite?

Barista’s Favourite 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 Barista’s Favourite?

Barista’s Favourite 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 Barista’s Favourite?

You can download Barista’s Favourite 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 Barista’s Favourite?

The hex code is #BB8D4E. In RGB it's 187, 141, 78, and in HSL it's 35°, 44%, 52%.

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