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Feldspar Grey

#BCA885

RGB 188, 168, 133 · HSL 38°, 29%, 63% · CMYK 0, 11, 29, 26

Feldspar Grey is #BCA885 in HEX — rgb(188, 168, 133), hsl(38°, 29%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 26%).

Feldspar Grey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 29%, 63%. 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#BCA885

RGB188, 168, 133

HSL38°, 29%, 63%

HSV38°, 29%, 74%

CMYK0, 11, 29, 26

Decimal12363909

CSS RGBrgb(188, 168, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 29%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Flaxen Field historic-flaxen-field

ΔE 0.9 · #BBA684

Vista Paint

Highlight C-274

ΔE 1 · #BAA682

Benjamin Moore

Huntington HC-21

ΔE 1.4 · #BBA988

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 1.5 · #BFA984

Behr

Merino N260-4

ΔE 2.2 · #BBA889

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 2.3 · #B9A47E

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 2.4 · #BBA67F

PPG

Desert Camel 12-16

ΔE 2.6 · #C2AE88

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 2.6 · #BBA47E

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.6 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.7 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.8 · #B29B79

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 5.9 · #BCB186

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7.1 · #BCB596

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.4 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BCA885

#8599BC

Analogous

#BC8D85

#BCA885

#B5BC85

Triadic

#BCA885

#85BCA8

#A885BC

Split-Complementary

#BCA885

#85B5BC

#8D85BC

Tetradic

#BCA885

#85BC8D

#8599BC

#BC85B5

Monochromatic

#6D5B3C

#9E8457

#BCA885

#D7CBB7

#F2EFE8

Rectangle

#BCA885

#99BC85

#8599BC

#A885BC

Compound

#BCA885

#B5BC85

#8599BC

#8D85BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9B99E

#D4CAB8

#E5E0D7

Darker

#A78B5A

#75603C

#453822

Saturation

#A9A398

#BCA885

#DEB164

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCA885

#B5AD85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCA885

#ACAC8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCA885

#BEA3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Feldspar Grey 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

#CCAB7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCA885

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB0A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6B81A6

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: #BCA885;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCA885;

CSS Variable

--color-feldspar-grey: #BCA885;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'feldspar-grey': '#BCA885' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCA885] text-[#BCA885]

SCSS

$feldspar-grey: #BCA885;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA885?

#BCA885 is Feldspar Grey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BCA885 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Feldspar Grey?

Feldspar Grey 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 Feldspar Grey?

Feldspar Grey 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 Feldspar Grey?

You can download Feldspar Grey 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 Feldspar Grey?

The hex code is #BCA885. In RGB it's 188, 168, 133, and in HSL it's 38°, 29%, 63%.

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