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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.

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%)

Behr

MerinoN260-4

ΔE 1.1 · #BBA889

PPG

Antelope15-09

ΔE 1.3 · #BAA589

Dunn-Edwards

Desert GrayDEC760

ΔE 1.5 · #B8A487

Benjamin Moore

BrushCW-125

ΔE 1.6 · #B9A488

Vista Paint

3am LatteC-174

ΔE 1.7 · #C0AA8E

Sherwin-Williams

Basket BeigeSW6143

ΔE 1.9 · #C0A98B

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte175

ΔE 2.1 · #C0A98E

Valspar

Wetland Clay3007-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #C0AE93

Colorhouse

Metal .02Metal-02

ΔE 3.6 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142142

ΔE 3.8 · #C6B294

Kilz

MochatiniLL230

ΔE 3.8 · #BCA791

Dulux

Camel HideS10D3

ΔE 3.9 · #C0A790

Farrow & Ball

London Stone6

ΔE 5.1 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige7425

ΔE 5.5 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 8.4 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige03

ΔE 9.7 · #BA9873

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.

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

Shades and tints of Natural Chamois run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4F0EC
Tint #E6DED4
Tint #D7CCBC
Tint #C9BAA3
Base #BBA88B
Shade #A38962
Shade #7A6648
Shade #50432F
Shade #272017

Lighter

#C9B9A2
#D4CABC
#E5E0D9

Darker

#A58961
#735F40
#443725

Saturation

#AAA59C
#BBA88B
#DDAF69

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

Aa

vs White

2.31:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

9.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA88B
#B4AD8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA88B
#ABAB8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA88B
#BCA4A8

Original → Simulated

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
#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.

#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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

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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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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