ORANGES

Mocha Cake

#BEAF93

RGB 190, 175, 147 · HSL 39°, 25%, 66% · CMYK 0, 8, 23, 25

Mocha Cake is #BEAF93 in HEX — rgb(190, 175, 147), hsl(39°, 25%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 25%).

Mocha Cake pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 25%, 66%. 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#BEAF93

RGB190, 175, 147

HSL39°, 25%, 66%

HSV39°, 23%, 75%

CMYK0, 8, 23, 25

Decimal12496787

CSS RGBrgb(190, 175, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 25%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rock Cliffs 1101-4

ΔE 1 · #C0AF92

Benjamin Moore

Greenbrier HC-79

ΔE 1.3 · #BCAC8F

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #C0AE93

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 1.5 · #BEAC90

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 1.6 · #C1B298

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BDB091

Sherwin-Williams

Favorite Tan SW6157

ΔE 1.8 · #C1AE91

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 2.4 · #BAAC94

Vista Paint

Wicker Basket C-279

ΔE 2.6 · #C5B495

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.8 · #C6B294

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.8 · #B5AB8F

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.8 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.4 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 4.5 · #C2B19D

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#BEAF93

#93A2BE

Analogous

#BE9993

#BEAF93

#B7BE93

Triadic

#BEAF93

#93BEAF

#AF93BE

Split-Complementary

#BEAF93

#93B7BE

#9993BE

Tetradic

#BEAF93

#93BE99

#93A2BE

#BE93B7

Monochromatic

#736345

#A18B63

#BEAF93

#DBD2C2

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#BEAF93

#A2BE93

#93A2BE

#AF93BE

Compound

#BEAF93

#B7BE93

#93A2BE

#9993BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBBFA8

#D6CEC0

#E6E2DB

Darker

#A69067

#766443

#453B26

Saturation

#AFAAA2

#BEAF93

#DEB972

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEAF93

#B9B294

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEAF93

#B2B297

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEAF93

#BFABAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mocha Cake 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

#CEB089

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEAF93

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB5AE

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.

#7387AB

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: #BEAF93;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEAF93;

CSS Variable

--color-mocha-cake: #BEAF93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mocha-cake': '#BEAF93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEAF93] text-[#BEAF93]

SCSS

$mocha-cake: #BEAF93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEAF93?

#BEAF93 is Mocha Cake, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BEAF93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mocha Cake?

Mocha Cake 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 Mocha Cake?

Mocha Cake 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 Mocha Cake?

You can download Mocha Cake 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 Mocha Cake?

The hex code is #BEAF93. In RGB it's 190, 175, 147, and in HSL it's 39°, 25%, 66%.

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