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Lake

#BD9280

RGB 189, 146, 128 · HSL 18°, 32%, 62% · CMYK 0, 23, 32, 26

Lake is #BD9280 in HEX — rgb(189, 146, 128), hsl(18°, 32%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 32%, 26%).

Lake pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 32%, 62%. 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#BD9280

RGB189, 146, 128

HSL18°, 32%, 62%

HSV18°, 32%, 74%

CMYK0, 23, 32, 26

Decimal12423808

CSS RGBrgb(189, 146, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 32%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lake 1175

Exact match

Dulux

Turkish Bath S09F4

ΔE 2.3 · #BB917B

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 2.4 · #BE9082

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 2.9 · #C59687

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 2.9 · #C08F80

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3 · #B5907F

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 3.7 · #C09084

Vista Paint

Calliope C-43

ΔE 4 · #C79A8C

Valspar

Western Ridge 1008-9C

ΔE 4.4 · #B49183

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 4.4 · #B29080

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.1 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.1 · #B49D8D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.6 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13.4 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#BD9280

#7FABBD

Analogous

#BD7F8B

#BD9280

#BDB17F

Triadic

#BD9280

#7FBD92

#927FBD

Split-Complementary

#BD9280

#7FBDB1

#7F8BBD

Tetradic

#BD9280

#8BBD7F

#7FABBD

#B17FBD

Monochromatic

#6C4737

#9E6951

#BD9280

#D7BDB2

#F1E8E4

Rectangle

#BD9280

#ABBD7F

#7FABBD

#927FBD

Compound

#BD9280

#BDB17F

#7FABBD

#7F8BBD

Variations

Lighter

#CAA899

#D5BFB5

#E5DAD5

Darker

#A96D54

#764B38

#452B20

Saturation

#A79A95

#BD927F

#DE855E

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD9280

#A8A180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD9280

#9A9A83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD9280

#BD9094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lake 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

#CD9A7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD9280

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9F9F

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.

#6694A7

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: #BD9280;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD9280;

CSS Variable

--color-lake: #BD9280;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lake': '#BD9280' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD9280] text-[#BD9280]

SCSS

$lake: #BD9280;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9280?

#BD9280 is Lake, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD9280 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lake?

Lake 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 Lake?

Lake 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 Lake?

You can download Lake 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 Lake?

The hex code is #BD9280. In RGB it's 189, 146, 128, and in HSL it's 18°, 32%, 62%.

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