ORANGES

Flaxen Field

#BBA684

RGB 187, 166, 132 · HSL 37°, 29%, 63% · CMYK 0, 11, 29, 27

Flaxen Field is #BBA684 in HEX — rgb(187, 166, 132), hsl(37°, 29%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 27%).

Flaxen Field pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 29%, 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#BBA684

RGB187, 166, 132

HSL37°, 29%, 63%

HSV37°, 29%, 73%

CMYK0, 11, 29, 27

Decimal12297860

CSS RGBrgb(187, 166, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 29%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Flaxen Field historic-flaxen-field

Exact match

Vista Paint

Highlight C-274

ΔE 1.1 · #BAA682

Benjamin Moore

Huntington HC-21

ΔE 1.7 · #BBA988

Behr

Country Cork HDC-CT-07

ΔE 1.7 · #B9A586

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 2 · #BFA984

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 2.3 · #B9A47E

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #BBA47E

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 2.7 · #BBA67F

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 3.2 · #BAA589

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.1 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.1 · #C6B294

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 5.9 · #CCAB8C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7.7 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BBA684

#859ABC

Analogous

#BC8C85

#BBA684

#B6BC85

Triadic

#BBA684

#85BCA7

#A785BC

Split-Complementary

#BBA684

#85B6BC

#8C85BC

Tetradic

#BBA684

#85BC8C

#859ABC

#BC85B6

Monochromatic

#6D5A3C

#9E8357

#BBA684

#D7CBB7

#F2EEE8

Rectangle

#BBA684

#9ABC85

#859ABC

#A785BC

Compound

#BBA684

#B6BC85

#859ABC

#8C85BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9B99E

#D4CAB8

#E5E0D7

Darker

#A78A5A

#755F3C

#453722

Saturation

#A9A398

#BCA785

#DEAF64

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA684

#B4AB84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA684

#AAAA89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA684

#BCA2A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Flaxen Field 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

#CCA97E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA684

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9AEA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6B82A6

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: #BBA684;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA684;

CSS Variable

--color-flaxen-field: #BBA684;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flaxen-field': '#BBA684' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA684] text-[#BBA684]

SCSS

$flaxen-field: #BBA684;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA684?

#BBA684 is Flaxen Field, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA684 warm or cool?

Flaxen Field reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Flaxen Field?

Flaxen Field 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 Flaxen Field?

Flaxen Field 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 Flaxen Field?

You can download Flaxen Field 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 Flaxen Field?

The hex code is #BBA684. In RGB it's 187, 166, 132, and in HSL it's 37°, 29%, 63%.

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