ORANGES

Harbor

#BB8E66

RGB 187, 142, 102 · HSL 28°, 38%, 57% · CMYK 0, 24, 45, 27

Harbor is #BB8E66 in HEX — rgb(187, 142, 102), hsl(28°, 38%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 45%, 27%).

Harbor pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 38%, 57%. 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#BB8E66

RGB187, 142, 102

HSL28°, 38%, 57%

HSV28°, 45%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 45, 27

Decimal12291686

CSS RGBrgb(187, 142, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 38%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 1139

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tatami Tan SW6116

ΔE 0.8 · #BA8C64

Behr

Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15

ΔE 1.2 · #BE9168

PPG

Tropical Tan 1080-5

ΔE 1.2 · #BA8F68

Valspar

Corner Café 3003-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #B88D60

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 2.8 · #B4875E

Vista Paint

Safari Sun C-247

ΔE 3.3 · #B4885C

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 4.5 · #C89672

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 4.7 · #B8946E

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5.4 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.6 · #CB9E59

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

#BB8E66

#6894BB

Analogous

#BB686A

#BB8E66

#BBB868

Triadic

#BB8E66

#68BB8F

#8F68BB

Split-Complementary

#BB8E66

#68BBB8

#686ABB

Tetradic

#BB8E66

#6ABB68

#6894BB

#B868BB

Monochromatic

#5F432B

#946842

#BB8E66

#D3B69C

#EADDD1

Rectangle

#BB8E66

#94BB68

#6894BB

#8F68BB

Compound

#BB8E66

#BBB868

#6894BB

#686ABB

Variations

Lighter

#C9A586

#D2BCA8

#E3D8CE

Darker

#A37146

#714E2F

#432D1A

Saturation

#9E9185

#BB8F68

#DD8C46

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB8E66

#A79D65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8E66

#97976C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8E66

#BC8A8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Harbor 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

#CC9768

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8E66

Daylight 5500K

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

#B99C8C

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.

#547EA3

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: #BB8E66;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8E66;

CSS Variable

--color-harbor: #BB8E66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harbor': '#BB8E66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8E66] text-[#BB8E66]

SCSS

$harbor: #BB8E66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8E66?

#BB8E66 is Harbor, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8E66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harbor?

Harbor 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 Harbor?

Harbor 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 Harbor?

You can download Harbor 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 Harbor?

The hex code is #BB8E66. In RGB it's 187, 142, 102, and in HSL it's 28°, 38%, 57%.

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