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Fervent Brass

#BC9042

RGB 188, 144, 66 · HSL 38°, 48%, 50% · CMYK 0, 23, 65, 26

Fervent Brass is #BC9042 in HEX — rgb(188, 144, 66), hsl(38°, 48%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 65%, 26%).

Fervent Brass pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 48%, 50%. 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#BC9042

RGB188, 144, 66

HSL38°, 48%, 50%

HSV38°, 65%, 74%

CMYK0, 23, 65, 26

Decimal12357698

CSS RGBrgb(188, 144, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 48%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 2.5 · #BB8D3B

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2152-20

ΔE 2.6 · #B99146

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 3.8 · #C89848

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 4.2 · #AF8A3A

Dulux

Glitter S14G8

ΔE 4.4 · #C4913E

Vista Paint

Millionaire C-906

ΔE 4.4 · #B6863D

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 4.6 · #BC934D

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 5.3 · #CC974D

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 5.4 · #B6843C

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 5.9 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 6.3 · #B88541

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.2 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.5 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.6 · #AF7C20

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.1 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BC9042

#426FBD

Analogous

#BD5342

#BC9042

#ACBD42

Triadic

#BC9042

#42BD90

#9042BD

Split-Complementary

#BC9042

#42ACBD

#5342BD

Tetradic

#BC9042

#42BD53

#426FBD

#BD42AC

Monochromatic

#4B3A1B

#84652E

#BC9042

#D1B17B

#E4D3B4

Rectangle

#BC9042

#6FBD42

#426FBD

#9042BD

Compound

#BC9042

#ACBD42

#426FBD

#5342BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAA668

#D2BB93

#E1D6C3

Darker

#997433

#6B5021

#3F2F12

Saturation

#92846D

#BD9042

#DE9921

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9042

#AB9D41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9042

#999952

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9042

#BE8890

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fervent Brass 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

#CC994D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9042

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9E71

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.

#406199

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: #BC9042;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9042;

CSS Variable

--color-fervent-brass: #BC9042;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fervent-brass': '#BC9042' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9042] text-[#BC9042]

SCSS

$fervent-brass: #BC9042;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9042?

#BC9042 is Fervent Brass, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9042 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fervent Brass?

Fervent Brass 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 Fervent Brass?

Fervent Brass 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 Fervent Brass?

You can download Fervent Brass 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 Fervent Brass?

The hex code is #BC9042. In RGB it's 188, 144, 66, and in HSL it's 38°, 48%, 50%.

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