ORANGES

Buffalo Hide

#BB9F6A

RGB 187, 159, 106 · HSL 39°, 37%, 57% · CMYK 0, 15, 43, 27

Buffalo Hide is #BB9F6A in HEX — rgb(187, 159, 106), hsl(39°, 37%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 43%, 27%).

Buffalo Hide pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 37%, 57%. 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#BB9F6A

RGB187, 159, 106

HSL39°, 37%, 57%

HSV39°, 43%, 73%

CMYK0, 15, 43, 27

Decimal12296042

CSS RGBrgb(187, 159, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 37%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Buffalo Hide 1105-6

Exact match

Behr

Almond Toast 300F-4

ΔE 0.8 · #BCA16C

Dulux

Grainfield S15E5

ΔE 1.9 · #B79A66

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 2.1 · #BFA270

Vista Paint

Silence is Golden C-890

ΔE 2.2 · #BF9E6A

Benjamin Moore

Scrivener CW-430

ΔE 2.5 · #B8A06E

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic City SW7699

ΔE 2.5 · #BA9A67

Valspar

Bedouin Trail 3007-7B

ΔE 2.8 · #B59C6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Silence Is Golden 891

ΔE 2.9 · #C2A06D

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 4 · #C0A569

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.2 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.6 · #C1A878

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.1 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

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

#BB9F6A

#6985BA

Analogous

#BA7569

#BB9F6A

#AEBA69

Triadic

#BB9F6A

#69BA9E

#9E69BA

Split-Complementary

#BB9F6A

#69AEBA

#7569BA

Tetradic

#BB9F6A

#69BA75

#6985BA

#BA69AE

Monochromatic

#5E4C2B

#937743

#BB9F6A

#D2C09D

#EAE2D2

Rectangle

#BB9F6A

#85BA69

#6985BA

#9E69BA

Compound

#BB9F6A

#AEBA69

#6985BA

#7569BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B187

#D2C3A9

#E3DCCF

Darker

#A18247

#705A2F

#42341B

Saturation

#9E9585

#BA9E69

#DCA846

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9F6A

#B1A66A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9F6A

#A4A473

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9F6A

#BD999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buffalo Hide 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

#CCA46B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9F6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A98F

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.

#5570A2

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: #BB9F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-buffalo-hide: #BB9F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffalo-hide': '#BB9F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9F6A] text-[#BB9F6A]

SCSS

$buffalo-hide: #BB9F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9F6A?

#BB9F6A is Buffalo Hide, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9F6A warm or cool?

Buffalo Hide reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Buffalo Hide?

Buffalo Hide 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 Buffalo Hide?

Buffalo Hide 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 Buffalo Hide?

You can download Buffalo Hide 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 Buffalo Hide?

The hex code is #BB9F6A. In RGB it's 187, 159, 106, and in HSL it's 39°, 37%, 57%.

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