ORANGES

Equestrian

#BEA781

RGB 190, 167, 129 · HSL 37°, 32%, 63% · CMYK 0, 12, 32, 25

Equestrian is #BEA781 in HEX — rgb(190, 167, 129), hsl(37°, 32%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 32%, 25%).

Equestrian pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 32%, 63%. 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#BEA781

RGB190, 167, 129

HSL37°, 32%, 63%

HSV37°, 32%, 75%

CMYK0, 12, 32, 25

Decimal12494721

CSS RGBrgb(190, 167, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 32%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 0.7 · #BDA67F

Benjamin Moore

Spice 1040

ΔE 0.8 · #BDA57F

Vista Paint

Serengeti Safari K-987

ΔE 0.9 · #BDA882

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 1 · #BFA984

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 1.1 · #BBA67F

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 1.5 · #B9A47E

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Reward 302

ΔE 1.9 · #B9A37F

Behr

Real Cork S280-4

ΔE 2.7 · #BFA47B

PPG

Desert Camel 12-16

ΔE 2.7 · #C2AE88

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.8 · #B29B79

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.2 · #B3A477

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.2 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 9 · #BCB596

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.7 · #C2B078

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

#BEA781

#829ABF

Analogous

#BF8A82

#BEA781

#B8BF82

Triadic

#BEA781

#82BFA8

#A882BF

Split-Complementary

#BEA781

#82B8BF

#8A82BF

Tetradic

#BEA781

#82BF8A

#829ABF

#BF82B8

Monochromatic

#6F5A39

#A28453

#BEA781

#D9CBB5

#F3EEE7

Rectangle

#BEA781

#9ABF82

#829ABF

#A882BF

Compound

#BEA781

#B8BF82

#829ABF

#8A82BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCB99B

#D6CAB7

#E5E0D7

Darker

#AB8A56

#776039

#463820

Saturation

#AAA398

#BFA882

#DFAF62

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEA781

#B6AC81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEA781

#ABAB87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEA781

#C0A2A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Equestrian 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

#CEAA7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEA781

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBAFA0

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.

#6881A9

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: #BEA781;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEA781;

CSS Variable

--color-equestrian: #BEA781;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'equestrian': '#BEA781' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEA781] text-[#BEA781]

SCSS

$equestrian: #BEA781;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEA781?

#BEA781 is Equestrian, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BEA781 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Equestrian?

Equestrian 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 Equestrian?

Equestrian 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 Equestrian?

You can download Equestrian 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 Equestrian?

The hex code is #BEA781. In RGB it's 190, 167, 129, and in HSL it's 37°, 32%, 63%.

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