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Rugby Tan

#BB9D87

RGB 187, 157, 135 · HSL 25°, 28%, 63% · CMYK 0, 16, 28, 27

Rugby Tan is #BB9D87 in HEX — rgb(187, 157, 135), hsl(25°, 28%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 27%).

Rugby Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 28%, 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#BB9D87

RGB187, 157, 135

HSL25°, 28%, 63%

HSV25°, 28%, 73%

CMYK0, 16, 28, 27

Decimal12295559

CSS RGBrgb(187, 157, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 28%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 1.2 · #BDA089

Behr

Stone Brown 250F-4

ΔE 1.5 · #B89A86

Benjamin Moore

Dark CSP-320

ΔE 1.7 · #BA9C83

Sherwin-Williams

Sensational Sand SW6094

ΔE 2.3 · #BFA38D

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 2.6 · #B69E87

Valspar

Sturdy Bronze 3001-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #BC9A81

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #B4977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 3.5 · #B89E82

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 3.9 · #B19C86

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 4.1 · #B29B80

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.4 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4.6 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.1 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.4 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 14.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BB9D87

#86A5BB

Analogous

#BB868B

#BB9D87

#BBB786

Triadic

#BB9D87

#86BB9C

#9C86BB

Split-Complementary

#BB9D87

#86BBB7

#868BBB

Tetradic

#BB9D87

#8BBB86

#86A5BB

#B786BB

Monochromatic

#6C503D

#9D7558

#BB9D87

#D7C4B7

#F2ECE8

Rectangle

#BB9D87

#A5BB86

#86A5BB

#9C86BB

Compound

#BB9D87

#BBB786

#86A5BB

#868BBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B09E

#D4C4B9

#E4DDD8

Darker

#A67A5B

#74543D

#443123

Saturation

#A99F99

#BB9C86

#DD9764

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9D87

#ADA687

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9D87

#A3A38A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9D87

#BB9A9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rugby Tan 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

#CCA280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9D87

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A7A5

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.

#6B8DA6

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: #BB9D87;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9D87;

CSS Variable

--color-rugby-tan: #BB9D87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rugby-tan': '#BB9D87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9D87] text-[#BB9D87]

SCSS

$rugby-tan: #BB9D87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9D87?

#BB9D87 is Rugby Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9D87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rugby Tan?

Rugby Tan 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 Rugby Tan?

Rugby Tan 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 Rugby Tan?

You can download Rugby Tan 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 Rugby Tan?

The hex code is #BB9D87. In RGB it's 187, 157, 135, and in HSL it's 25°, 28%, 63%.

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