ORANGES

Tailored Tan

#BD9D7E

RGB 189, 157, 126 · HSL 30°, 32%, 62% · CMYK 0, 17, 33, 26

Tailored Tan is #BD9D7E in HEX — rgb(189, 157, 126), hsl(30°, 32%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 33%, 26%).

Tailored Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#BD9D7E

RGB189, 157, 126

HSL30°, 32%, 62%

HSV30°, 33%, 74%

CMYK0, 17, 33, 26

Decimal12426622

CSS RGBrgb(189, 157, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 32%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

Exact match

Behr

Oxford Street N270-4

ΔE 0.8 · #BE9F80

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 0.9 · #BB9B7D

Vista Paint

Tailored Tan C-238

ΔE 1.1 · #BD9F7F

Sherwin-Williams

Wickerwork SW0010

ΔE 1.5 · #C19E80

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 1124

ΔE 1.6 · #BA9A79

Valspar

Friendly Tan 2008-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #C29E7F

Dulux

Coffee Clay S10E4

ΔE 3 · #B7977C

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 3.1 · #B59B7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.3 · #B29B79

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.6 · #BF9974

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.7 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.7 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 9.1 · #A89D7E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.1 · #C1876B

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

#BD9D7E

#7F9EBD

Analogous

#BD7F7F

#BD9D7E

#BDBD7F

Triadic

#BD9D7E

#7FBD9E

#9E7FBD

Split-Complementary

#BD9D7E

#7FBDBD

#7F7FBD

Tetradic

#BD9D7E

#7FBD7F

#7F9EBD

#BD7FBD

Monochromatic

#6C5237

#9E7851

#BD9D7E

#D7C4B2

#F1EBE4

Rectangle

#BD9D7E

#9EBD7F

#7F9EBD

#9E7FBD

Compound

#BD9D7E

#BDBD7F

#7F9EBD

#7F7FBD

Variations

Lighter

#CAB199

#D5C5B5

#E5DDD5

Darker

#A97E54

#765738

#453320

Saturation

#A79E95

#BD9E7F

#DE9E5E

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD9D7E

#AFA77E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD9D7E

#A3A383

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD9D7E

#BE999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tailored 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

#CDA27A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD9D7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA79E

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.

#6686A7

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: #BD9D7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD9D7E;

CSS Variable

--color-tailored-tan: #BD9D7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tailored-tan': '#BD9D7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD9D7E] text-[#BD9D7E]

SCSS

$tailored-tan: #BD9D7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9D7E?

#BD9D7E is Tailored Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD9D7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tailored Tan?

Tailored 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 Tailored Tan?

Tailored 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 Tailored Tan?

You can download Tailored 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 Tailored Tan?

The hex code is #BD9D7E. In RGB it's 189, 157, 126, and in HSL it's 30°, 32%, 62%.

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