ORANGES

Mesa Tan

#BD9C77

RGB 189, 156, 119 · HSL 32°, 35%, 60% · CMYK 0, 17, 37, 26

Mesa Tan is #BD9C77 in HEX — rgb(189, 156, 119), hsl(32°, 35%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 26%).

Mesa Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 35%, 60%. 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#BD9C77

RGB189, 156, 119

HSL32°, 35%, 60%

HSV32°, 37%, 74%

CMYK0, 17, 37, 26

Decimal12426359

CSS RGBrgb(189, 156, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 35%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mesa Tan SW7695

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 1.4 · #C19E78

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 1.5 · #BA9873

Behr

Teatime PPU4-6

ΔE 2.2 · #BE9B7A

Benjamin Moore

Rawhide CC-302

ΔE 2.3 · #BA9A79

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 2.3 · #BF9974

Vista Paint

Cocoa Nib C-259

ΔE 2.5 · #BDA07D

Hallman-Lindsay

Season Finale 267

ΔE 2.9 · #BEA27B

PPG

Earthy Ocher 1086-5

ΔE 3 · #B89E78

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 3.2 · #B8946E

Valspar

Friendly Tan 2008-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #C29E7F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.5 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 10.3 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 11.7 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.5 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BD9C77

#7597BD

Analogous

#BD7875

#BD9C77

#BABD75

Triadic

#BD9C77

#75BD9B

#9B75BD

Split-Complementary

#BD9C77

#75BABD

#7875BD

Tetradic

#BD9C77

#75BD78

#7597BD

#BD75BA

Monochromatic

#674E32

#9B754B

#BD9C77

#D6C1A9

#EEE6DD

Rectangle

#BD9C77

#97BD75

#7597BD

#9B75BD

Compound

#BD9C77

#BABD75

#7597BD

#7875BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAAF91

#D4C3B0

#E4DCD3

Darker

#A77D4D

#755634

#45321D

Saturation

#A49A8E

#BD9B75

#DE9E54

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD9C77

#AFA677

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD9C77

#A2A27D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD9C77

#BE989C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mesa Tan 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

#CDA274

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD9C77

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA799

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.

#5D80A7

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: #BD9C77;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD9C77;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa-tan: #BD9C77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa-tan': '#BD9C77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD9C77] text-[#BD9C77]

SCSS

$mesa-tan: #BD9C77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9C77?

#BD9C77 is Mesa Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD9C77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa Tan?

Mesa Tan 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 Mesa Tan?

Mesa Tan 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 Mesa Tan?

You can download Mesa Tan 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 Mesa Tan?

The hex code is #BD9C77. In RGB it's 189, 156, 119, and in HSL it's 32°, 35%, 60%.

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