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Old Salem

#BBA582

RGB 187, 165, 130 · HSL 37°, 30%, 62% · CMYK 0, 12, 30, 27

Old Salem is #BBA582 in HEX — rgb(187, 165, 130), hsl(37°, 30%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 27%).

Old Salem pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 30%, 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#BBA582

RGB187, 165, 130

HSL37°, 30%, 62%

HSV37°, 30%, 73%

CMYK0, 12, 30, 27

Decimal12297602

CSS RGBrgb(187, 165, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 30%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Highlight 275

ΔE 0.5 · #BBA583

Vista Paint

Highlight C-274

ΔE 1 · #BAA682

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 1.7 · #BFA984

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 1.7 · #B9A47E

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #BBA47E

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 1.9 · #B6A07D

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 2.1 · #BBA67F

Behr

Country Cork HDC-CT-07

ΔE 2.4 · #B9A586

PPG

Earthy Ocher 1086-5

ΔE 3.5 · #B89E78

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.7 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.7 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.7 · #BDB091

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 5.9 · #CCAB8C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.3 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#BBA582

#8197BB

Analogous

#BB8881

#BBA582

#B4BB81

Triadic

#BBA582

#81BBA5

#A581BB

Split-Complementary

#BBA582

#81B4BB

#8881BB

Tetradic

#BBA582

#81BB88

#8197BB

#BB81B4

Monochromatic

#6A5739

#9C8054

#BBA582

#D6C8B3

#F1ECE4

Rectangle

#BBA582

#97BB81

#8197BB

#A581BB

Compound

#BBA582

#B4BB81

#8197BB

#8881BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B79A

#D4C8B6

#E4DFD6

Darker

#A68857

#745E3A

#443721

Saturation

#A7A095

#BBA581

#DDAD5F

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA582

#B3AA82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA582

#A9A987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA582

#BCA1A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Old Salem 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

#CCA87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA582

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9ADA1

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.

#687FA5

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: #BBA582;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA582;

CSS Variable

--color-old-salem: #BBA582;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-salem': '#BBA582' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA582] text-[#BBA582]

SCSS

$old-salem: #BBA582;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA582?

#BBA582 is Old Salem, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA582 warm or cool?

Old Salem reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Old Salem?

Old Salem 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 Old Salem?

Old Salem 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 Old Salem?

You can download Old Salem 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 Old Salem?

The hex code is #BBA582. In RGB it's 187, 165, 130, and in HSL it's 37°, 30%, 62%.

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