ORANGES

Oak Creek

#BB8D6B

RGB 187, 141, 107 · HSL 26°, 37%, 58% · CMYK 0, 25, 43, 27

Oak Creek is #BB8D6B in HEX — rgb(187, 141, 107), hsl(26°, 37%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 43%, 27%).

Oak Creek pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 37%, 58%. 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#BB8D6B

RGB187, 141, 107

HSL26°, 37%, 58%

HSV26°, 43%, 73%

CMYK0, 25, 43, 27

Decimal12291435

CSS RGBrgb(187, 141, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 37%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Creek SW7718

Exact match

PPG

Fire Dust 1081-5

ΔE 1.7 · #B98D68

Benjamin Moore

Potters 1221 · CC-360

ΔE 2.4 · #BA8867

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 2.7 · #B38864

Vista Paint

Skinny Dip C-155

ΔE 2.9 · #B48A6B

Behr

Applesauce Cake 260F-5

ΔE 3 · #B98863

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 3.8 · #B58A6E

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 4.1 · #BC896E

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 4.7 · #AE8964

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5.3 · #BF9974

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.3 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.3 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.5 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BB8D6B

#6C99BC

Analogous

#BC6C72

#BB8D6B

#BCB66C

Triadic

#BB8D6B

#6CBC8F

#8F6CBC

Split-Complementary

#BB8D6B

#6CBCB6

#6C72BC

Tetradic

#BB8D6B

#72BC6C

#6C99BC

#B66CBC

Monochromatic

#62442D

#966845

#BB8D6B

#D4B7A1

#ECDFD5

Rectangle

#BB8D6B

#99BC6C

#6C99BC

#8F6CBC

Compound

#BB8D6B

#BCB66C

#6C99BC

#6C72BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9A58A

#D3BCAB

#E3D8D0

Darker

#A47048

#724D30

#432D1B

Saturation

#A09288

#BC8F6C

#DD8A4B

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB8D6B

#A69C6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8D6B

#969670

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8D6B

#BB898F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oak Creek 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

#CC966B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8D6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B99B90

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.

#5683A5

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: #BB8D6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8D6B;

CSS Variable

--color-oak-creek: #BB8D6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak-creek': '#BB8D6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8D6B] text-[#BB8D6B]

SCSS

$oak-creek: #BB8D6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8D6B?

#BB8D6B is Oak Creek, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8D6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oak Creek?

Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek?

Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek?

You can download Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek?

The hex code is #BB8D6B. In RGB it's 187, 141, 107, and in HSL it's 26°, 37%, 58%.

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