ORANGES

Heavy Warm Grey

#BDB3A7

RGB 189, 179, 167 · HSL 33°, 14%, 70% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 26

Heavy Warm Grey is #BDB3A7 in HEX — rgb(189, 179, 167), hsl(33°, 14%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 26%).

Heavy Warm Grey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 14%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BDB3A7

RGB189, 179, 167

HSL33°, 14%, 70%

HSV33°, 12%, 74%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 26

Decimal12432295

CSS RGBrgb(189, 179, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 14%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 0.4 · #BEB4A8

Dulux

Beautiful Beige SN4A5

ΔE 0.5 · #BDB4A8

Sherwin-Williams

Amazing Gray SW7044

ΔE 0.8 · #BEB5A9

Behr

Smokestack N220-3

ΔE 0.8 · #BFB3A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Light Lichen 211

ΔE 1.2 · #BFB6A9

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 1.3 · #BCB5A9

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2108-50

ΔE 1.7 · #B9B2A8

Vista Paint

Light Lichen C-210

ΔE 1.8 · #BFB7A9

Valspar

Gallery Grey 2006-10B

ΔE 2 · #C3B8AC

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 2.5 · #BCB7AD

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 2.9 · #B5AFA0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.4 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 5.8 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#BDB3A7

#A8B1BD

Analogous

#BDA9A8

#BDB3A7

#BCBDA8

Triadic

#BDB3A7

#A8BDB4

#B4A8BD

Split-Complementary

#BDB3A7

#A8BCBD

#A9A8BD

Tetradic

#BDB3A7

#A8BDA9

#A8B1BD

#BDA8BC

Monochromatic

#746758

#9C8E7C

#BDB3A7

#DED9D3

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#BDB3A7

#B1BDA8

#A8B1BD

#B4A8BD

Compound

#BDB3A7

#BCBDA8

#A8B1BD

#A9A8BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC3B9

#D7D2CC

#E7E4E2

Darker

#9F907E

#716453

#423A30

Saturation

#B6B3AF

#BDB4A8

#DEB787

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB3A7

#B9B5A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB3A7

#B5B5A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB3A7

#BEB1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Heavy Warm Grey 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

#CDB398

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB3A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB8BD

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7E95B2

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: #BDB3A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB3A7;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-warm-grey: #BDB3A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-warm-grey': '#BDB3A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB3A7] text-[#BDB3A7]

SCSS

$heavy-warm-grey: #BDB3A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB3A7?

#BDB3A7 is Heavy Warm Grey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB3A7 warm or cool?

Heavy Warm Grey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Heavy Warm Grey?

Heavy Warm Grey 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 Heavy Warm Grey?

Heavy Warm Grey 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 Heavy Warm Grey?

You can download Heavy Warm Grey 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 Heavy Warm Grey?

The hex code is #BDB3A7. In RGB it's 189, 179, 167, and in HSL it's 33°, 14%, 70%.

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