ORANGES

Sheer Exposure

#BB955C

RGB 187, 149, 92 · HSL 36°, 41%, 55% · CMYK 0, 20, 51, 27

Sheer Exposure is #BB955C in HEX — rgb(187, 149, 92), hsl(36°, 41%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 51%, 27%).

Sheer Exposure pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 41%, 55%. 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#BB955C

RGB187, 149, 92

HSL36°, 41%, 55%

HSV36°, 51%, 73%

CMYK0, 20, 51, 27

Decimal12293468

CSS RGBrgb(187, 149, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 41%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sheer Exposure K-994

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Kurkuma AF-350

ΔE 1.5 · #BA9358

Behr

Gold Torch UL160-3

ΔE 1.9 · #BC935D

PPG

Tan Your Hide 1091-6

ΔE 2.4 · #B5905A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 2.8 · #B7975E

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Expedition 885

ΔE 3.1 · #B49356

Sherwin-Williams

Mannered Gold SW6130

ΔE 3.2 · #C19763

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 3.4 · #C09658

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 3.7 · #B39355

Valspar

Camel Ride 3005-7A

ΔE 4.1 · #B18A52

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 5.3 · #AD905B

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.1 · #CA9F5E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.4 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.9 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 13.5 · #E5A96B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#BB955C

#5D83BB

Analogous

#BB675D

#BB955C

#B2BB5D

Triadic

#BB955C

#5DBB96

#965DBB

Split-Complementary

#BB955C

#5DB2BB

#675DBB

Tetradic

#BB955C

#5DBB67

#5D83BB

#BB5DB2

Monochromatic

#5A4526

#906E3C

#BB955C

#D2B993

#E8DCC9

Rectangle

#BB955C

#83BB5D

#5D83BB

#965DBB

Compound

#BB955C

#B2BB5D

#5D83BB

#675DBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9AB7E

#D2BFA2

#E2D9CB

Darker

#A17A40

#70542A

#423118

Saturation

#9A8F7E

#BB965D

#DD9C3B

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB955C

#ACA05C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB955C

#9C9C66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB955C

#BD8F95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sheer Exposure 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

#CC9C60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB955C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A184

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.

#4E6FA1

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: #BB955C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB955C;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer-exposure: #BB955C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer-exposure': '#BB955C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB955C] text-[#BB955C]

SCSS

$sheer-exposure: #BB955C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB955C?

#BB955C is Sheer Exposure, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB955C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheer Exposure?

Sheer Exposure 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 Sheer Exposure?

Sheer Exposure 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 Sheer Exposure?

You can download Sheer Exposure 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 Sheer Exposure?

The hex code is #BB955C. In RGB it's 187, 149, 92, and in HSL it's 36°, 41%, 55%.

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