ORANGES

Nutmeg Spice

#BD7C4E

RGB 189, 124, 78 · HSL 25°, 46%, 52% · CMYK 0, 34, 59, 26

Nutmeg Spice is #BD7C4E in HEX — rgb(189, 124, 78), hsl(25°, 46%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 59%, 26%).

Nutmeg Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 46%, 52%. 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#BD7C4E

RGB189, 124, 78

HSL25°, 46%, 52%

HSV25°, 59%, 74%

CMYK0, 34, 59, 26

Decimal12418126

CSS RGBrgb(189, 124, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 46%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tigereye SW6362

ΔE 2.5 · #BB7748

Benjamin Moore

English CW-290

ΔE 3.5 · #BE7E49

Valspar

Canyon Sun 3001-5A

ΔE 3.7 · #C78351

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 3.8 · #C28359

Hallman-Lindsay

Semolina 1011

ΔE 3.8 · #B6774F

Vista Paint

Semolina C-1010

ΔE 4 · #B4774E

PPG

Fresh Praline 16-21

ΔE 4.1 · #B07447

Behr

Butter Rum PPU4-3

ΔE 4.2 · #C38551

Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 4.5 · #B77E53

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 7.1 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8.6 · #B2683A

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 9.7 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.7 · #C57B67

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.4 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#BD7C4E

#4C8EBD

Analogous

#BD4C56

#BD7C4E

#BDB44C

Triadic

#BD7C4E

#4CBD7B

#7B4CBD

Split-Complementary

#BD7C4E

#4CBDB4

#4C56BD

Tetradic

#BD7C4E

#56BD4C

#4C8EBD

#B44CBD

Monochromatic

#52341E

#8A5733

#BD7C4E

#D2A484

#E6CEBC

Rectangle

#BD7C4E

#8EBD4C

#4C8EBD

#7B4CBD

Compound

#BD7C4E

#BDB44C

#4C8EBD

#4C56BD

Variations

Lighter

#CA9670

#D2B199

#E2D2C6

Darker

#9D6237

#6E4324

#412714

Saturation

#958274

#BD7B4C

#DE762B

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#BD7C4E

#A0944C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD7C4E

#8A8A56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD7C4E

#BD787F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nutmeg Spice 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

#CD8A56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD7C4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8F7A

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.

#45789D

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: #BD7C4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD7C4E;

CSS Variable

--color-nutmeg-spice: #BD7C4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nutmeg-spice': '#BD7C4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD7C4E] text-[#BD7C4E]

SCSS

$nutmeg-spice: #BD7C4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD7C4E?

#BD7C4E is Nutmeg Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD7C4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nutmeg Spice?

Nutmeg Spice 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 Nutmeg Spice?

Nutmeg Spice 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 Nutmeg Spice?

You can download Nutmeg Spice 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 Nutmeg Spice?

The hex code is #BD7C4E. In RGB it's 189, 124, 78, and in HSL it's 25°, 46%, 52%.

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