ORANGES

Fenugreek

#BD8965

RGB 189, 137, 101 · HSL 25°, 40%, 57% · CMYK 0, 28, 47, 26

Fenugreek is #BD8965 in HEX — rgb(189, 137, 101), hsl(25°, 40%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 47%, 26%).

Fenugreek pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 40%, 57%. 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#BD8965

RGB189, 137, 101

HSL25°, 40%, 57%

HSV25°, 47%, 74%

CMYK0, 28, 47, 26

Decimal12421477

CSS RGBrgb(189, 137, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 40%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Copper Hide 2005-5B

ΔE 0.7 · #BD8865

Behr

Applesauce Cake 260F-5

ΔE 1.5 · #B98863

Benjamin Moore

Potters 1221 · CC-360

ΔE 2 · #BA8867

PPG

Hitching Post 1070-5

ΔE 2.2 · #C48D69

Sherwin-Williams

Tatami Tan SW6116

ΔE 3.2 · #BA8C64

Dulux

Sassy S09G6

ΔE 3.7 · #C18562

Hallman-Lindsay

Peace Of Mind 1004

ΔE 3.9 · #C1875F

Vista Paint

Peace of Mind C-1003

ΔE 4 · #BF865D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.6 · #C1876B

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 4.9 · #C89672

Kilz

Adobe Bricks LB220-02

ΔE 6.5 · #C99378

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.3 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10.9 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.1 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.4 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BD8965

#6599BD

Analogous

#BD656D

#BD8965

#BDB665

Triadic

#BD8965

#65BD8A

#8A65BD

Split-Complementary

#BD8965

#65BDB6

#656DBD

Tetradic

#BD8965

#6DBD65

#6599BD

#B665BD

Monochromatic

#604029

#966440

#BD8965

#D4B39B

#EBDCD1

Rectangle

#BD8965

#99BD65

#6599BD

#8A65BD

Compound

#BD8965

#BDB665

#6599BD

#656DBD

Variations

Lighter

#CAA184

#D4B9A7

#E3D7CE

Darker

#A56C43

#734A2D

#442B19

Saturation

#9F8F84

#BD8A65

#DE8545

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.93:1

Deuteranopia

#BD8965

#A69B64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD8965

#94946B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD8965

#BD858B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fenugreek 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

#CD9367

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD8965

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA988B

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.

#5283A6

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: #BD8965;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD8965;

CSS Variable

--color-fenugreek: #BD8965;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fenugreek': '#BD8965' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD8965] text-[#BD8965]

SCSS

$fenugreek: #BD8965;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD8965?

#BD8965 is Fenugreek, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD8965 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fenugreek?

Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek?

Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek?

You can download Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek?

The hex code is #BD8965. In RGB it's 189, 137, 101, and in HSL it's 25°, 40%, 57%.

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