ORANGES

Spiced Brandy

#BB9683

RGB 187, 150, 131 · HSL 20°, 29%, 62% · CMYK 0, 20, 30, 27

Spiced Brandy is #BB9683 in HEX — rgb(187, 150, 131), hsl(20°, 29%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 30%, 27%).

Spiced Brandy pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 29%, 62%. 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#BB9683

RGB187, 150, 131

HSL20°, 29%, 62%

HSV20°, 30%, 73%

CMYK0, 20, 30, 27

Decimal12293763

CSS RGBrgb(187, 150, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 29%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Dusk S210-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C19A86

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 2.4 · #B5907F

Benjamin Moore

Lake 1175

ΔE 2.8 · #BD9280

Valspar

Cinnamon Brulee 2006-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #C29E88

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 3.2 · #B29080

Dulux

Turkish Bath S09F4

ΔE 3.3 · #BB917B

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 3.5 · #BA947B

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 3.8 · #B08E7E

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 4.3 · #AE8E7E

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 5.8 · #C09084

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.5 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.7 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.9 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BB9683

#82A7BA

Analogous

#BA828B

#BB9683

#BAB182

Triadic

#BB9683

#82BA95

#9582BA

Split-Complementary

#BB9683

#82BAB1

#828BBA

Tetradic

#BB9683

#8BBA82

#82A7BA

#B182BA

Monochromatic

#694A3A

#9B6C55

#BB9683

#D5BFB3

#F1E9E5

Rectangle

#BB9683

#A7BA82

#82A7BA

#9582BA

Compound

#BB9683

#BAB182

#82A7BA

#828BBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AA9B

#D3C0B7

#E4DBD6

Darker

#A57258

#734E3B

#432D22

Saturation

#A79B96

#BA9582

#DD8960

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9683

#A9A283

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9683

#9D9D86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9683

#BB9498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spiced Brandy 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

#CC9D7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9683

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A2A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#6890A5

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: #BB9683;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9683;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-brandy: #BB9683;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-brandy': '#BB9683' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9683] text-[#BB9683]

SCSS

$spiced-brandy: #BB9683;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9683?

#BB9683 is Spiced Brandy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9683 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spiced Brandy?

Spiced Brandy 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 Spiced Brandy?

Spiced Brandy 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 Spiced Brandy?

You can download Spiced Brandy 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 Spiced Brandy?

The hex code is #BB9683. In RGB it's 187, 150, 131, and in HSL it's 20°, 29%, 62%.

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