ORANGES

Coquina Shell

#BB9A88

RGB 187, 154, 136 · HSL 21°, 27%, 63% · CMYK 0, 18, 27, 27

Coquina Shell is #BB9A88 in HEX — rgb(187, 154, 136), hsl(21°, 27%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 27%, 27%).

Coquina Shell pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 27%, 63%. 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#BB9A88

RGB187, 154, 136

HSL21°, 27%, 63%

HSV21°, 27%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 27, 27

Decimal12294792

CSS RGBrgb(187, 154, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 27%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chestnut Bisque S200-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BE9A89

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #C29C8D

Benjamin Moore

Baywood 1234

ΔE 2.9 · #B6998B

Dulux

Pragmatic S09E3

ΔE 3.2 · #C2A292

Sherwin-Williams

Interface Tan SW6059

ΔE 3.5 · #C1A392

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 3.8 · #B29080

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 3.8 · #B99F90

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3.9 · #B5907F

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 4.2 · #C4A295

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 4.5 · #B69E87

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4.5 · #B49D8D

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 4.5 · #B08E7E

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.7 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.4 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#BB9A88

#87A8BA

Analogous

#BA878F

#BB9A88

#BAB287

Triadic

#BB9A88

#87BA99

#9987BA

Split-Complementary

#BB9A88

#87BAB2

#878FBA

Tetradic

#BB9A88

#8FBA87

#87A8BA

#B287BA

Monochromatic

#6B4D3D

#9B7059

#BB9A88

#D6C2B8

#F2ECE8

Rectangle

#BB9A88

#A8BA87

#87A8BA

#9987BA

Compound

#BB9A88

#BAB287

#87A8BA

#878FBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AD9F

#D3C2B9

#E4DCD8

Darker

#A4765D

#73503E

#432F23

Saturation

#A89E99

#BA9987

#DD8F65

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9A88

#ABA588

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9A88

#A0A08B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9A88

#BB989B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coquina Shell 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

#CCA081

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9A88

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A5A5

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.

#6B91A6

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: #BB9A88;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9A88;

CSS Variable

--color-coquina-shell: #BB9A88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coquina-shell': '#BB9A88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9A88] text-[#BB9A88]

SCSS

$coquina-shell: #BB9A88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9A88?

#BB9A88 is Coquina Shell, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9A88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coquina Shell?

Coquina Shell 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 Coquina Shell?

Coquina Shell 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 Coquina Shell?

You can download Coquina Shell 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 Coquina Shell?

The hex code is #BB9A88. In RGB it's 187, 154, 136, and in HSL it's 21°, 27%, 63%.

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