ORANGES

Blonde Shell

#BD9671

RGB 189, 150, 113 · HSL 29°, 37%, 59% · CMYK 0, 21, 40, 26

Blonde Shell is #BD9671 in HEX — rgb(189, 150, 113), hsl(29°, 37%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 40%, 26%).

Blonde Shell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 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#BD9671

RGB189, 150, 113

HSL29°, 37%, 59%

HSV29°, 40%, 74%

CMYK0, 21, 40, 26

Decimal12424817

CSS RGBrgb(189, 150, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 37%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Blonde Shell C-169

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Shell 170

ΔE 1.1 · #BE9673

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 1.2 · #BF9974

Sherwin-Williams

Lanyard SW7680

ΔE 1.5 · #C09972

PPG

Tudor Beige 16-17

ΔE 1.5 · #BC946D

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 1.7 · #B8946E

Benjamin Moore

Nugget AC-9

ΔE 2 · #B7916C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 2.3 · #BA9873

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Hearth DE6110

ΔE 3.2 · #BE9677

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 3.2 · #B3916B

Valspar

Pale Blush 3002-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #C79D79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.7 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.5 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.6 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13.9 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BD9671

#7098BD

Analogous

#BD7071

#BD9671

#BDBC70

Triadic

#BD9671

#70BD95

#9570BD

Split-Complementary

#BD9671

#70BDBC

#7071BD

Tetradic

#BD9671

#71BD70

#7098BD

#BC70BD

Monochromatic

#65492F

#9A6F47

#BD9671

#D5BCA4

#EDE3D9

Rectangle

#BD9671

#98BD70

#7098BD

#9570BD

Compound

#BD9671

#BDBC70

#7098BD

#7071BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAAA8C

#D4C0AD

#E4DAD1

Darker

#A7774A

#745231

#452F1C

Saturation

#A2968B

#BD9570

#DE944F

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD9671

#ACA271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD9671

#9E9E77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD9671

#BE9297

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blonde Shell 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

#CD9D70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD9671

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA294

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5881A8

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: #BD9671;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD9671;

CSS Variable

--color-blonde-shell: #BD9671;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blonde-shell': '#BD9671' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD9671] text-[#BD9671]

SCSS

$blonde-shell: #BD9671;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9671?

#BD9671 is Blonde Shell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD9671 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blonde Shell?

Blonde Shell 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 Blonde Shell?

Blonde Shell 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 Blonde Shell?

You can download Blonde Shell 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 Blonde Shell?

The hex code is #BD9671. In RGB it's 189, 150, 113, and in HSL it's 29°, 37%, 59%.

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