ORANGES

Scarab

#BC8B4F

RGB 188, 139, 79 · HSL 33°, 45%, 52% · CMYK 0, 26, 58, 26

Scarab is #BC8B4F in HEX — rgb(188, 139, 79), hsl(33°, 45%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 58%, 26%).

Scarab pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 45%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BC8B4F

RGB188, 139, 79

HSL33°, 45%, 52%

HSV33°, 58%, 74%

CMYK0, 26, 58, 26

Decimal12356431

CSS RGBrgb(188, 139, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 45%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Scarab S12F7

Exact match

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 1.7 · #B7874C

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-30

ΔE 2 · #BB8C53

Sherwin-Williams

Bosc Pear SW6390

ΔE 2.3 · #C09056

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 2.3 · #C08A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 2.9 · #BB8E55

Hallman-Lindsay

Bugle Boy 899

ΔE 3 · #BB8F4F

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 3.4 · #B3874E

Vista Paint

Bugle Boy C-898

ΔE 4.6 · #BB904C

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 5.3 · #CC9859

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 7.7 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.9 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.2 · #B7975E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.7 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.9 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 12.1 · #E4A467

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

#BC8B4F

#4E7FBC

Analogous

#BC534E

#BC8B4F

#B6BC4E

Triadic

#BC8B4F

#4EBC8A

#8A4EBC

Split-Complementary

#BC8B4F

#4EB6BC

#534EBC

Tetradic

#BC8B4F

#4EBC53

#4E7FBC

#BC4EB6

Monochromatic

#513B1F

#896334

#BC8B4F

#D1AF85

#E6D3BC

Rectangle

#BC8B4F

#7FBC4E

#4E7FBC

#8A4EBC

Compound

#BC8B4F

#B6BC4E

#4E7FBC

#534EBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9A171

#D2B899

#E2D6C7

Darker

#9C6F38

#6D4D25

#402D14

Saturation

#958674

#BC8A4E

#DD8D2C

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#BC8B4F

#A89A4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC8B4F

#95955A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC8B4F

#BD858C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Scarab 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

#CC9556

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC8B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9A7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#466C9C

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: #BC8B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC8B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-scarab: #BC8B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarab': '#BC8B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC8B4F] text-[#BC8B4F]

SCSS

$scarab: #BC8B4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8B4F?

#BC8B4F is Scarab, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC8B4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scarab?

Scarab 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 Scarab?

Scarab 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 Scarab?

You can download Scarab 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 Scarab?

The hex code is #BC8B4F. In RGB it's 188, 139, 79, and in HSL it's 33°, 45%, 52%.

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