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Notorious

#BDA998

RGB 189, 169, 152 · HSL 28°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 20, 26

Notorious is #BDA998 in HEX — rgb(189, 169, 152), hsl(28°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 26%).

Notorious pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 22%, 67%. 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#BDA998

RGB189, 169, 152

HSL28°, 22%, 67%

HSV28°, 20%, 74%

CMYK0, 11, 20, 26

Decimal12429720

CSS RGBrgb(189, 169, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Notorious 1074-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Trail Dust DE6123

ΔE 1.2 · #BFAA97

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Beige SW9087

ΔE 1.2 · #B9A796

Valspar

Western Sandstone 1001-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #C0AC9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 1.4 · #BCAB99

Behr

Brown Teepee 700D-4

ΔE 1.5 · #BDA794

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 2 · #BCAB97

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

ΔE 2.2 · #BEAB96

Dulux

Tavern S10C3

ΔE 2.2 · #B6A494

Kilz

Cottage Stone LL210

ΔE 2.8 · #B8AB9A

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 2.9 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 3.2 · #B4A18F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 6.6 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#BDA998

#98ACBD

Analogous

#BD989A

#BDA998

#BDBC98

Triadic

#BDA998

#98BDAA

#AA98BD

Split-Complementary

#BDA998

#98BDBC

#989ABD

Tetradic

#BDA998

#9ABD98

#98ACBD

#BC98BD

Monochromatic

#735D4A

#A0836A

#BDA998

#DBD0C7

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#BDA998

#ACBD98

#98ACBD

#AA98BD

Compound

#BDA998

#BDBC98

#98ACBD

#989ABD

Variations

Lighter

#CABBAD

#D6CCC3

#E6E1DD

Darker

#A4876D

#755C47

#453629

Saturation

#B0AAA5

#BDAA98

#DEA778

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDA998

#B4AF98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDA998

#ADAD9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDA998

#BEA7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Notorious 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

#CDAB8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDA998

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB0B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7693AD

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: #BDA998;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDA998;

CSS Variable

--color-notorious: #BDA998;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'notorious': '#BDA998' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDA998] text-[#BDA998]

SCSS

$notorious: #BDA998;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDA998?

#BDA998 is Notorious, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BDA998 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Notorious?

Notorious 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 Notorious?

Notorious 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 Notorious?

You can download Notorious 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 Notorious?

The hex code is #BDA998. In RGB it's 189, 169, 152, and in HSL it's 28°, 22%, 67%.

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