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Tuscany

#BD8C6F

RGB 189, 140, 111 · HSL 22°, 37%, 59% · CMYK 0, 26, 41, 26

Tuscany is #BD8C6F in HEX — rgb(189, 140, 111), hsl(22°, 37%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 41%, 26%).

Tuscany pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 37%, 59%. 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#BD8C6F

RGB189, 140, 111

HSL22°, 37%, 59%

HSV22°, 41%, 74%

CMYK0, 26, 41, 26

Decimal12422255

CSS RGBrgb(189, 140, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 37%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tuscany 1208

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 1.6 · #BC896E

PPG

Honey Graham 1069-5

ΔE 2.1 · #BC886A

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 2.6 · #B58669

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Creek SW7718

ΔE 2.8 · #BB8D6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 3 · #B58A6E

Valspar

Greek Amber 2006-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #C28D6C

Behr

Sugar Maple S230-5

ΔE 3.1 · #B68C6E

Kilz

Spiced Apricot LB230-02

ΔE 3.6 · #BB8E76

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.2 · #C1876B

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 4.2 · #C2907A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.3 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.7 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.2 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BD8C6F

#70A1BD

Analogous

#BD707A

#BD8C6F

#BDB370

Triadic

#BD8C6F

#70BD8C

#8C70BD

Split-Complementary

#BD8C6F

#70BDB3

#707ABD

Tetradic

#BD8C6F

#7ABD70

#70A1BD

#B370BD

Monochromatic

#65432F

#9A6547

#BD8C6F

#D5B6A4

#EDE0D9

Rectangle

#BD8C6F

#A1BD70

#70A1BD

#8C70BD

Compound

#BD8C6F

#BDB370

#70A1BD

#707ABD

Variations

Lighter

#CAA38C

#D4BBAD

#E4D8D1

Darker

#A76C4A

#744A31

#452B1C

Saturation

#A2938B

#BD8C70

#DE834F

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD8C6F

#A69D6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD8C6F

#969673

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD8C6F

#BD898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tuscany 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

#CD966E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD8C6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9B93

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.

#588BA8

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: #BD8C6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD8C6F;

CSS Variable

--color-tuscany: #BD8C6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuscany': '#BD8C6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD8C6F] text-[#BD8C6F]

SCSS

$tuscany: #BD8C6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD8C6F?

#BD8C6F is Tuscany, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD8C6F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuscany?

Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

You can download Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

The hex code is #BD8C6F. In RGB it's 189, 140, 111, and in HSL it's 22°, 37%, 59%.

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