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Hillsborough

#BDA78D

RGB 189, 167, 141 · HSL 32°, 27%, 65% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 26

Hillsborough is #BDA78D in HEX — rgb(189, 167, 141), hsl(32°, 27%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 26%).

Hillsborough pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 27%, 65%. 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#BDA78D

RGB189, 167, 141

HSL32°, 27%, 65%

HSV32°, 25%, 74%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 26

Decimal12429197

CSS RGBrgb(189, 167, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 27%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hillsborough 1033 · CC-330

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 1 · #C0A98E

Behr

Natural Chamois HDC-NT-16

ΔE 1 · #BCA88D

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 1.4 · #BAA589

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1.5 · #C0AA8E

Sherwin-Williams

Outerbanks SW7534

ΔE 1.9 · #B7A48B

Dulux

Camel Hide S10D3

ΔE 2 · #C0A790

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.2 · #B8A487

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 2.2 · #BCA791

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #C0AE93

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 3.8 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.4 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.1 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.5 · #B29B79

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BDA78D

#8EA4BE

Analogous

#BE8F8E

#BDA78D

#BCBE8E

Triadic

#BDA78D

#8EBEA7

#A78EBE

Split-Complementary

#BDA78D

#8EBCBE

#8F8EBE

Tetradic

#BDA78D

#8EBE8F

#8EA4BE

#BE8EBC

Monochromatic

#715B41

#A2825D

#BDA78D

#DACDBE

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#BDA78D

#A4BE8E

#8EA4BE

#A78EBE

Compound

#BDA78D

#BCBE8E

#8EA4BE

#8F8EBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBB9A4

#D6CABD

#E6E0DA

Darker

#A78762

#765D40

#463625

Saturation

#ADA69F

#BEA78E

#DEAA6D

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDA78D

#B4AD8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDA78D

#ABAB91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDA78D

#BEA4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hillsborough 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

#CDAA85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDA78D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAAFA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#708BA9

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: #BDA78D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDA78D;

CSS Variable

--color-hillsborough: #BDA78D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hillsborough': '#BDA78D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDA78D] text-[#BDA78D]

SCSS

$hillsborough: #BDA78D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDA78D?

#BDA78D is Hillsborough, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BDA78D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hillsborough?

Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?

Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?

You can download Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?

The hex code is #BDA78D. In RGB it's 189, 167, 141, and in HSL it's 32°, 27%, 65%.

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