ORANGES

Key to the City

#BB9B7C

RGB 187, 155, 124 · HSL 30°, 32%, 61% · CMYK 0, 17, 34, 27

Key to the City is #BB9B7C in HEX — rgb(187, 155, 124), hsl(30°, 32%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 34%, 27%).

Key to the City pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 32%, 61%. 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#BB9B7C

RGB187, 155, 124

HSL30°, 32%, 61%

HSV30°, 34%, 73%

CMYK0, 17, 34, 27

Decimal12295036

CSS RGBrgb(187, 155, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 32%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 0.5 · #BB9B7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

ΔE 0.7 · #BD9D7E

Benjamin Moore

Rawhide CC-302

ΔE 1.2 · #BA9A79

Behr

Milano MQ2-12

ΔE 1.4 · #BF9E80

Sherwin-Williams

Canoe SW7724

ΔE 1.6 · #B7987B

Vista Paint

Earthy Tan K-1035

ΔE 1.6 · #BE9B7E

Valspar

Friendly Tan 2008-8A

ΔE 2.2 · #C29E7F

Dulux

Coffee Clay S10E4

ΔE 2.5 · #B7977C

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 2.9 · #B59B7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.1 · #B29B79

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 4.4 · #B4977F

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.9 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 9 · #A89D7E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.2 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#BB9B7C

#7C9CBB

Analogous

#BB7C7C

#BB9B7C

#BBBB7C

Triadic

#BB9B7C

#7CBB9C

#9C7CBB

Split-Complementary

#BB9B7C

#7CBBBB

#7C7CBB

Tetradic

#BB9B7C

#7CBB7C

#7C9CBB

#BB7CBB

Monochromatic

#684F36

#9B7550

#BB9B7C

#D5C2AE

#EFE8E1

Rectangle

#BB9B7C

#9CBB7C

#7C9CBB

#9C7CBB

Compound

#BB9B7C

#BBBB7C

#7C9CBB

#7C7CBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9AF96

#D4C3B3

#E4DCD4

Darker

#A67C53

#745637

#44321F

Saturation

#A59C92

#BB9C7C

#DD9C5A

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9B7C

#ADA57C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9B7C

#A1A181

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9B7C

#BC979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Key to the City 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

#CCA178

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9B7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A69C

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.

#6384A6

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: #BB9B7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9B7C;

CSS Variable

--color-key-to-the-city: #BB9B7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'key-to-the-city': '#BB9B7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9B7C] text-[#BB9B7C]

SCSS

$key-to-the-city: #BB9B7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9B7C?

#BB9B7C is Key to the City, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9B7C warm or cool?

Key to the City reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Key to the City?

Key to the City 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 Key to the City?

Key to the City 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 Key to the City?

You can download Key to the City 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 Key to the City?

The hex code is #BB9B7C. In RGB it's 187, 155, 124, and in HSL it's 30°, 32%, 61%.

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