ORANGES

Huntington

#BBA988

RGB 187, 169, 136 · HSL 39°, 27%, 63% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 27

Huntington is #BBA988 in HEX — rgb(187, 169, 136), hsl(39°, 27%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 27%).

Huntington pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 27%, 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#BBA988

RGB187, 169, 136

HSL39°, 27%, 63%

HSV39°, 27%, 73%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 27

Decimal12298632

CSS RGBrgb(187, 169, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 27%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Huntington HC-21

Exact match

Vista Paint

Olive Gold C-280

ΔE 0.6 · #BCAA88

Behr

Merino N260-4

ΔE 1.1 · #BBA889

Hallman-Lindsay

Olive Gold 281

ΔE 1.3 · #BFAC8B

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 1.4 · #BCAB8C

Sherwin-Williams

Basket Beige SW6143

ΔE 2.6 · #C0A98B

PPG

Karma 1026-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B2A484

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 2.8 · #BDAE89

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BDB091

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.7 · #BBA67F

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.4 · #B29B79

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 5.9 · #BCA791

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 6 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#BBA988

#8799BA

Analogous

#BA8F87

#BBA988

#B2BA87

Triadic

#BBA988

#87BAA8

#A887BA

Split-Complementary

#BBA988

#87B2BA

#8F87BA

Tetradic

#BBA988

#87BA8F

#8799BA

#BA87B2

Monochromatic

#6B5B3D

#9B8459

#BBA988

#D6CBB8

#F2EFE8

Rectangle

#BBA988

#99BA87

#8799BA

#A887BA

Compound

#BBA988

#B2BA87

#8799BA

#8F87BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8BA9F

#D3CAB9

#E4E0D8

Darker

#A48B5D

#73603E

#433823

Saturation

#A8A399

#BAA887

#DDB365

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA988

#B5AD88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA988

#ACAC8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA988

#BDA5A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Huntington 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

#CCAB81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA988

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B0A5

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.

#6B80A6

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: #BBA988;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA988;

CSS Variable

--color-huntington: #BBA988;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'huntington': '#BBA988' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA988] text-[#BBA988]

SCSS

$huntington: #BBA988;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA988?

#BBA988 is Huntington, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA988 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Huntington?

Huntington 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 Huntington?

Huntington 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 Huntington?

You can download Huntington 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 Huntington?

The hex code is #BBA988. In RGB it's 187, 169, 136, and in HSL it's 39°, 27%, 63%.

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