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Foxtail

#BC896E

RGB 188, 137, 110 · HSL 21°, 37%, 58% · CMYK 0, 27, 41, 26

Foxtail is #BC896E in HEX — rgb(188, 137, 110), hsl(21°, 37%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 41%, 26%).

Foxtail pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 37%, 58%. 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#BC896E

RGB188, 137, 110

HSL21°, 37%, 58%

HSV21°, 41%, 74%

CMYK0, 27, 41, 26

Decimal12355950

CSS RGBrgb(188, 137, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 37%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Frontenac CC-182

ΔE 1.6 · #BD8C6F

PPG

Honey Graham 1069-5

ΔE 1.8 · #BC886A

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 2.4 · #B58669

Behr

Carmelite MQ1-29

ΔE 2.4 · #B7876F

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 3.1 · #B8846E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 3.3 · #C1876B

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 3.6 · #B58A6E

Valspar

Greek Amber 2006-5B

ΔE 3.7 · #C28D6C

Kilz

Spiced Apricot LB230-02

ΔE 3.8 · #BB8E76

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Creek SW7718

ΔE 4.1 · #BB8D6B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.4 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.9 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 12.2 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.3 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BC896E

#6CA0BC

Analogous

#BC6C78

#BC896E

#BCB06C

Triadic

#BC896E

#6CBC88

#886CBC

Split-Complementary

#BC896E

#6CBCB0

#6C78BC

Tetradic

#BC896E

#78BC6C

#6CA0BC

#B06CBC

Monochromatic

#623F2D

#966145

#BC896E

#D4B3A1

#ECDDD5

Rectangle

#BC896E

#A0BC6C

#6CA0BC

#886CBC

Compound

#BC896E

#BCB06C

#6CA0BC

#6C78BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9A08A

#D3B9AB

#E3D7D0

Darker

#A46948

#724730

#43291B

Saturation

#A09088

#BC886C

#DD7E4B

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#BC896E

#A49B6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC896E

#939372

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC896E

#BC868B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Foxtail 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

#CC936E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC896E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9892

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.

#568AA5

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: #BC896E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC896E;

CSS Variable

--color-foxtail: #BC896E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxtail': '#BC896E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC896E] text-[#BC896E]

SCSS

$foxtail: #BC896E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC896E?

#BC896E is Foxtail, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC896E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foxtail?

Foxtail 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 Foxtail?

Foxtail 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 Foxtail?

You can download Foxtail 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 Foxtail?

The hex code is #BC896E. In RGB it's 188, 137, 110, and in HSL it's 21°, 37%, 58%.

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