ORANGES

British Khaki

#BBA78E

RGB 187, 167, 142 · HSL 33°, 25%, 65% · CMYK 0, 11, 24, 27

British Khaki is #BBA78E in HEX — rgb(187, 167, 142), hsl(33°, 25%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 24%, 27%).

British Khaki pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 25%, 65%. 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#BBA78E

RGB187, 167, 142

HSL33°, 25%, 65%

HSV33°, 24%, 73%

CMYK0, 11, 24, 27

Decimal12298126

CSS RGBrgb(187, 167, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 25%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

British Khaki MQ2-25

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hillsborough 1033 · CC-330

ΔE 1 · #BDA78D

Sherwin-Williams

Outerbanks SW7534

ΔE 1.3 · #B7A48B

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

ΔE 1.6 · #BBA791

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 1.7 · #BCA791

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 1.9 · #BAA589

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 2.2 · #C0AA8E

Dulux

Camel Hide S10D3

ΔE 2.3 · #C0A790

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 2.4 · #BEAC90

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 2.7 · #C0AE93

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 3.1 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 4.3 · #B4A18F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.2 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.6 · #BA9873

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

#BBA78E

#8FA4BC

Analogous

#BC928F

#BBA78E

#BABC8F

Triadic

#BBA78E

#8FBCA8

#A88FBC

Split-Complementary

#BBA78E

#8FBABC

#928FBC

Tetradic

#BBA78E

#8FBC92

#8FA4BC

#BC8FBA

Monochromatic

#705B43

#9F8360

#BBA78E

#D9CDBF

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#BBA78E

#A4BC8F

#8FA4BC

#A88FBC

Compound

#BBA78E

#BABC8F

#8FA4BC

#928FBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9B9A6

#D5CBBE

#E5E0DA

Darker

#A58864

#745E42

#443726

Saturation

#ACA69F

#BCA88F

#DEAB6E

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA78E

#B3AC8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA78E

#ABAB92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA78E

#BCA4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

British Khaki 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

#CCAA86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA78E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9AFAA

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.

#708AA9

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: #BBA78E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA78E;

CSS Variable

--color-british-khaki: #BBA78E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'british-khaki': '#BBA78E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA78E] text-[#BBA78E]

SCSS

$british-khaki: #BBA78E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA78E?

#BBA78E is British Khaki, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA78E warm or cool?

British Khaki reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with British Khaki?

British Khaki 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 British Khaki?

British Khaki 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 British Khaki?

You can download British Khaki 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 British Khaki?

The hex code is #BBA78E. In RGB it's 187, 167, 142, and in HSL it's 33°, 25%, 65%.

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