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Pensive

#BEAB96

RGB 190, 171, 150 · HSL 31°, 24%, 67% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 25

Pensive is #BEAB96 in HEX — rgb(190, 171, 150), hsl(31°, 24%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 25%).

Pensive pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 24%, 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#BEAB96

RGB190, 171, 150

HSL31°, 24%, 67%

HSV31°, 21%, 75%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 25

Decimal12495766

CSS RGBrgb(190, 171, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 24%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

Exact match

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 1 · #BCAB97

Dunn-Edwards

Trail Dust DE6123

ΔE 1.3 · #BFAA97

Sherwin-Williams

Antler Velvet SW9111

ΔE 1.3 · #C0AD96

Behr

Riviera Beach PPU7-7

ΔE 1.5 · #C0AE97

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

ΔE 1.6 · #BBA791

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 1.7 · #BCA791

PPG

Transcend 1079-4

ΔE 1.8 · #C3AC98

Dulux

Warm Neutral S13D3

ΔE 2 · #C0AF9C

Valspar

Boulder Beige 3001-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #C1A995

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 3 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 4 · #B4A18F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.8 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.1 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#BEAB96

#97AABF

Analogous

#BF9797

#BEAB96

#BEBF97

Triadic

#BEAB96

#97BFAC

#AC97BF

Split-Complementary

#BEAB96

#97BEBF

#9797BF

Tetradic

#BEAB96

#97BF97

#97AABF

#BF97BE

Monochromatic

#755F48

#A28667

#BEAB96

#DCD1C6

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#BEAB96

#AABF97

#97AABF

#AC97BF

Compound

#BEAB96

#BEBF97

#97AABF

#9797BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCBCAC

#D7CDC2

#E6E2DD

Darker

#A68A6B

#775F45

#463728

Saturation

#B1ABA5

#BFAC97

#DFAD77

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEAB96

#B6B096

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEAB96

#AEAE99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEAB96

#BFA8AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pensive 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

#CEAD8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEAB96

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB2B0

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.

#7690AD

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: #BEAB96;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEAB96;

CSS Variable

--color-pensive: #BEAB96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pensive': '#BEAB96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEAB96] text-[#BEAB96]

SCSS

$pensive: #BEAB96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEAB96?

#BEAB96 is Pensive, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BEAB96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pensive?

Pensive 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 Pensive?

Pensive 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 Pensive?

You can download Pensive 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 Pensive?

The hex code is #BEAB96. In RGB it's 190, 171, 150, and in HSL it's 31°, 24%, 67%.

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