ORANGES

Adobe

#BD6C48

RGB 189, 108, 72 · HSL 18°, 47%, 51% · CMYK 0, 43, 62, 26

Adobe is #BD6C48 in HEX — rgb(189, 108, 72), hsl(18°, 47%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 62%, 26%).

Adobe pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 47%, 51%. 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#BD6C48

RGB189, 108, 72

HSL18°, 47%, 51%

HSV18°, 62%, 74%

CMYK0, 43, 62, 26

Decimal12414024

CSS RGBrgb(189, 108, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 47%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Topaz 070

ΔE 2.4 · #C16B47

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 2.7 · #C5714F

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #B66B46

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C26F45

Sherwin-Williams

Reynard SW6348

ΔE 3.9 · #B46848

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnabar DE5209

ΔE 4.3 · #B9714A

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

ΔE 4.3 · #BC734B

Behr

Orange Liqueur M210-6

ΔE 4.6 · #C76C4C

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.8 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 4.8 · #C27355

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 5.1 · #B56D41

PPG

Mincemeat 1200-7

ΔE 5.4 · #B66A3C

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 7.9 · #C4795D

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 9.3 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.1 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 16.7 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#BD6C48

#479ABD

Analogous

#BD475F

#BD6C48

#BDA547

Triadic

#BD6C48

#47BD6B

#6B47BD

Split-Complementary

#BD6C48

#47BDA5

#475FBD

Tetradic

#BD6C48

#5FBD47

#479ABD

#A547BD

Monochromatic

#4F2B1C

#874B31

#BD6C48

#D19880

#E5C5B8

Rectangle

#BD6C48

#9ABD47

#479ABD

#6B47BD

Compound

#BD6C48

#BDA547

#479ABD

#475FBD

Variations

Lighter

#CA886C

#D2A896

#E2CEC5

Darker

#9B5435

#6D3923

#402113

Saturation

#947B70

#BD6B47

#DE5D26

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

3.89:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.40:1

Deuteranopia

#BD6C48

#998D45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD6C48

#7F7F4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD6C48

#BC6A71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Adobe 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

#CD7E51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD6C48

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8375

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#42809B

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: #BD6C48;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD6C48;

CSS Variable

--color-adobe: #BD6C48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adobe': '#BD6C48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD6C48] text-[#BD6C48]

SCSS

$adobe: #BD6C48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD6C48?

#BD6C48 is Adobe, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD6C48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adobe?

Adobe 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 Adobe?

Adobe 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 Adobe?

You can download Adobe 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 Adobe?

The hex code is #BD6C48. In RGB it's 189, 108, 72, and in HSL it's 18°, 47%, 51%.

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