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Modern History

#BC9F7D

RGB 188, 159, 125 · HSL 32°, 32%, 61% · CMYK 0, 15, 34, 26

Modern History is #BC9F7D in HEX — rgb(188, 159, 125), hsl(32°, 32%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 34%, 26%).

Modern History pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 32%, 61%. 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#BC9F7D

RGB188, 159, 125

HSL32°, 32%, 61%

HSV32°, 34%, 74%

CMYK0, 15, 34, 26

Decimal12361597

CSS RGBrgb(188, 159, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 32%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Modern History MQ2-28

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocoa Nib 260

ΔE 0.5 · #BC9F7E

Vista Paint

Cocoa Nib C-259

ΔE 0.6 · #BDA07D

Dunn-Edwards

Graham Cracker DE6144

ΔE 2 · #C0A480

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 1124

ΔE 2.1 · #BA9A79

PPG

Earthy Ocher 1086-5

ΔE 2.5 · #B89E78

Sherwin-Williams

Farro SW9103

ΔE 2.6 · #C1A485

Valspar

Doe Eyes 3002-9C

ΔE 3.2 · #B79D80

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.2 · #B29B79

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 3.7 · #C8A683

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.8 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 7.8 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 9.1 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#BC9F7D

#7C99BB

Analogous

#BB7E7C

#BC9F7D

#B9BB7C

Triadic

#BC9F7D

#7CBB9E

#9E7CBB

Split-Complementary

#BC9F7D

#7CB9BB

#7E7CBB

Tetradic

#BC9F7D

#7CBB7E

#7C99BB

#BB7CB9

Monochromatic

#685136

#9B7850

#BC9F7D

#D5C3AE

#EFE9E1

Rectangle

#BC9F7D

#99BB7C

#7C99BB

#9E7CBB

Compound

#BC9F7D

#B9BB7C

#7C99BB

#7E7CBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B196

#D4C4B3

#E4DDD4

Darker

#A67F53

#745837

#44331F

Saturation

#A59C92

#BB9E7C

#DDA05A

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9F7D

#B0A77D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9F7D

#A4A482

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9F7D

#BD9B9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Modern History 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

#CCA479

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9F7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA99D

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.

#6382A6

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: #BC9F7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9F7D;

CSS Variable

--color-modern-history: #BC9F7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modern-history': '#BC9F7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9F7D] text-[#BC9F7D]

SCSS

$modern-history: #BC9F7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9F7D?

#BC9F7D is Modern History, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9F7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modern History?

Modern History 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 Modern History?

Modern History 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 Modern History?

You can download Modern History 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 Modern History?

The hex code is #BC9F7D. In RGB it's 188, 159, 125, and in HSL it's 32°, 32%, 61%.

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