ORANGES

Macadamia Brown

#BBA791

RGB 187, 167, 145 · HSL 31°, 24%, 65% · CMYK 0, 11, 22, 27

Macadamia Brown is #BBA791 in HEX — rgb(187, 167, 145), hsl(31°, 24%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 27%).

Macadamia Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 24%, 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#BBA791

RGB187, 167, 145

HSL31°, 24%, 65%

HSV31°, 22%, 73%

CMYK0, 11, 22, 27

Decimal12298129

CSS RGBrgb(187, 167, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 24%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

Exact match

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 0.4 · #BCA791

Vista Paint

Macadamia Brown C-183

ΔE 1 · #B8A590

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

ΔE 1.6 · #BEAB96

Behr

British Khaki MQ2-25

ΔE 1.6 · #BBA78E

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 1.9 · #B6A38F

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 2 · #B7A28E

Sherwin-Williams

Portico SW7548

ΔE 2 · #BBAB95

Dulux

Camel Hide S10D3

ΔE 2.2 · #C0A790

Valspar

Boulder Beige 3001-10A

ΔE 2.2 · #C1A995

PPG

Transcend 1079-4

ΔE 2.7 · #C3AC98

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 3.1 · #B4A18F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.1 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#BBA791

#90A5BB

Analogous

#BB9190

#BBA791

#BABB90

Triadic

#BBA791

#90BBA6

#A690BB

Split-Complementary

#BBA791

#90BABB

#9190BB

Tetradic

#BBA791

#90BB91

#90A5BB

#BB90BA

Monochromatic

#6F5A44

#9E8161

#BBA791

#D8CCC0

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#BBA791

#A5BB90

#90A5BB

#A690BB

Compound

#BBA791

#BABB90

#90A5BB

#9190BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B8A6

#D4CABF

#E5E0DB

Darker

#A38666

#735C43

#443626

Saturation

#ACA69F

#BBA690

#DDA86E

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA791

#B3AC91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA791

#ABAB94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA791

#BCA4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Macadamia Brown 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

#CCAA88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA791

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9AFAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#708CA9

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: #BBA791;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA791;

CSS Variable

--color-macadamia-brown: #BBA791;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'macadamia-brown': '#BBA791' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA791] text-[#BBA791]

SCSS

$macadamia-brown: #BBA791;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA791?

#BBA791 is Macadamia Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA791 warm or cool?

Macadamia Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Macadamia Brown?

Macadamia Brown 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 Macadamia Brown?

Macadamia Brown 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 Macadamia Brown?

You can download Macadamia Brown 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 Macadamia Brown?

The hex code is #BBA791. In RGB it's 187, 167, 145, and in HSL it's 31°, 24%, 65%.

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