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Natural Chamois

#BBA88B

RGB 187, 168, 139 · HSL 36°, 26%, 64% · CMYK 0, 10, 26, 27

Natural Chamois is #BBA88B in HEX — rgb(187, 168, 139), hsl(36°, 26%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 27%).

Natural Chamois pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 26%, 64%. 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#BBA88B

RGB187, 168, 139

HSL36°, 26%, 64%

HSV36°, 26%, 73%

CMYK0, 10, 26, 27

Decimal12298379

CSS RGBrgb(187, 168, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 26%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Merino N260-4

ΔE 1.1 · #BBA889

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 1.3 · #BAA589

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 1.5 · #B8A487

Benjamin Moore

Brush CW-125

ΔE 1.6 · #B9A488

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1.7 · #C0AA8E

Sherwin-Williams

Basket Beige SW6143

ΔE 1.9 · #C0A98B

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 2.1 · #C0A98E

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #C0AE93

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.6 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.8 · #C6B294

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 3.8 · #BCA791

Dulux

Camel Hide S10D3

ΔE 3.9 · #C0A790

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.1 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.5 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.4 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.7 · #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

#BBA88B

#8B9EBB

Analogous

#BB908B

#BBA88B

#B6BB8B

Triadic

#BBA88B

#8BBBA8

#A88BBB

Split-Complementary

#BBA88B

#8BB6BB

#908BBB

Tetradic

#BBA88B

#8BBB90

#8B9EBB

#BB8BB6

Monochromatic

#6D5B40

#9D835C

#BBA88B

#D7CCBC

#F4F0EC

Rectangle

#BBA88B

#9EBB8B

#8B9EBB

#A88BBB

Compound

#BBA88B

#B6BB8B

#8B9EBB

#908BBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B9A2

#D4CABC

#E5E0D9

Darker

#A58961

#735F40

#443725

Saturation

#AAA59C

#BBA88B

#DDAF69

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA88B

#B4AD8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA88B

#ABAB8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA88B

#BCA4A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Natural Chamois 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

#CCAB83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA88B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B0A8

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.

#6E85A8

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: #BBA88B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA88B;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-chamois: #BBA88B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-chamois': '#BBA88B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA88B] text-[#BBA88B]

SCSS

$natural-chamois: #BBA88B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA88B?

#BBA88B is Natural Chamois, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA88B warm or cool?

Natural Chamois reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Natural Chamois?

Natural Chamois 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 Natural Chamois?

Natural Chamois 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 Natural Chamois?

You can download Natural Chamois 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 Natural Chamois?

The hex code is #BBA88B. In RGB it's 187, 168, 139, and in HSL it's 36°, 26%, 64%.

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