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Mesa

#BCA177

RGB 188, 161, 119 · HSL 37°, 34%, 60% · CMYK 0, 14, 37, 26

Mesa is #BCA177 in HEX — rgb(188, 161, 119), hsl(37°, 34%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 37%, 26%).

Mesa pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 34%, 60%. 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#BCA177

RGB188, 161, 119

HSL37°, 34%, 60%

HSV37°, 37%, 74%

CMYK0, 14, 37, 26

Decimal12362103

CSS RGBrgb(188, 161, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 34%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Season Finale C-266

ΔE 1 · #BEA37A

Behr

Real Cork S280-4

ΔE 1.3 · #BFA47B

Hallman-Lindsay

Season Finale 267

ΔE 1.7 · #BEA27B

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 2.3 · #C2A377

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #B69B70

Benjamin Moore

Simple 1097

ΔE 2.4 · #C3A67A

Sherwin-Williams

Coriander Powder SW9025

ΔE 2.5 · #BA9C75

Dunn-Edwards

Medallion DEC729

ΔE 2.6 · #C3A679

Dulux

Cobbler S14E4

ΔE 3.1 · #C4A97D

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C1A878

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.2 · #B29B79

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.3 · #B3A477

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 12.5 · #BCB596

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BCA177

#7691BC

Analogous

#BC7E76

#BCA177

#B4BC76

Triadic

#BCA177

#76BCA1

#A176BC

Split-Complementary

#BCA177

#76B4BC

#7E76BC

Tetradic

#BCA177

#76BC7E

#7691BC

#BC76B4

Monochromatic

#675332

#9A7C4C

#BCA177

#D5C4AA

#EEE8DD

Rectangle

#BCA177

#91BC76

#7691BC

#A176BC

Compound

#BCA177

#B4BC76

#7691BC

#7E76BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9B492

#D3C6B0

#E4DDD3

Darker

#A6854F

#745B35

#44351E

Saturation

#A39B8F

#BCA176

#DDA955

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCA177

#B2A877

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCA177

#A6A67D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCA177

#BE9CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mesa 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

#CCA574

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCA177

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAAA99

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.

#5E7AA6

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: #BCA177;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCA177;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa: #BCA177;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa': '#BCA177' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCA177] text-[#BCA177]

SCSS

$mesa: #BCA177;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA177?

#BCA177 is Mesa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BCA177 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa?

Mesa 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 Mesa?

Mesa 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 Mesa?

You can download Mesa 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 Mesa?

The hex code is #BCA177. In RGB it's 188, 161, 119, and in HSL it's 37°, 34%, 60%.

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