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Firenze

#BC7256

RGB 188, 114, 86 · HSL 16°, 43%, 54% · CMYK 0, 39, 54, 26

Firenze is #BC7256 in HEX — rgb(188, 114, 86), hsl(16°, 43%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 54%, 26%).

Firenze pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 43%, 54%. 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#BC7256

RGB188, 114, 86

HSL16°, 43%, 54%

HSV16°, 54%, 74%

CMYK0, 39, 54, 26

Decimal12350038

CSS RGBrgb(188, 114, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 43%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Montana 056

ΔE 1.5 · #B96E53

Sherwin-Williams

Baked Clay SW6340

ΔE 2.3 · #C1785C

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 2.8 · #C4795D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 2.9 · #C27355

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 3 · #BF7756

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 3.1 · #BD6D53

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 3.8 · #C27654

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 3.8 · #C57556

Valspar

Cattle Drive 2007-5A

ΔE 4.2 · #B77658

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.8 · #C37C59

Vista Paint

First Lady C-1059

ΔE 5.6 · #C27965

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6 · #C57B67

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn's Hill 38

ΔE 6 · #BA7A61

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 6.4 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.2 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#BC7256

#57A1BC

Analogous

#BC576F

#BC7256

#BCA557

Triadic

#BC7256

#57BC72

#7257BC

Split-Complementary

#BC7256

#57BCA5

#576FBC

Tetradic

#BC7256

#6FBC57

#57A1BC

#A557BC

Monochromatic

#583123

#8E4F39

#BC7256

#D2A08E

#E8CEC5

Rectangle

#BC7256

#A1BC57

#57A1BC

#7257BC

Compound

#BC7256

#BCA557

#57A1BC

#576FBC

Variations

Lighter

#CA8E79

#D2AD9F

#E2D0CA

Darker

#A0573C

#703B28

#422216

Saturation

#99837B

#BC7257

#DE6336

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#BC7256

#9A8F54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC7256

#83835A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC7256

#BB7077

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Firenze 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

#CC825C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC7256

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8780

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4A89A0

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: #BC7256;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC7256;

CSS Variable

--color-firenze: #BC7256;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firenze': '#BC7256' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC7256] text-[#BC7256]

SCSS

$firenze: #BC7256;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC7256?

#BC7256 is Firenze, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC7256 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Firenze?

Firenze 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 Firenze?

Firenze 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 Firenze?

You can download Firenze 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 Firenze?

The hex code is #BC7256. In RGB it's 188, 114, 86, and in HSL it's 16°, 43%, 54%.

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