ORANGES

Tide

#BEB4AB

RGB 190, 180, 171 · HSL 28°, 13%, 71% · CMYK 0, 5, 10, 25

Tide is #BEB4AB in HEX — rgb(190, 180, 171), hsl(28°, 13%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 10%, 25%).

Tide pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 13%, 71%. 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#BEB4AB

RGB190, 180, 171

HSL28°, 13%, 71%

HSV28°, 10%, 75%

CMYK0, 5, 10, 25

Decimal12498091

CSS RGBrgb(190, 180, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 13%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buffed Beige SN3F4

ΔE 0.8 · #BDB5AC

Behr

Graceful Gray PPU18-12

ΔE 1.1 · #BEB6AE

Sherwin-Williams

Versatile Gray SW6072

ΔE 1.4 · #C1B6AB

PPG

Silver Dollar 1022-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB6AE

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2108-50

ΔE 1.6 · #B9B2A8

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 1.6 · #BEB4A8

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 1.9 · #BBB1AB

Kilz

Mountain Canyon RK160

ΔE 1.9 · #C4B9B0

Vista Paint

Castellina K-1173

ΔE 2.2 · #C5B7AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Light Lichen 211

ΔE 2.2 · #BFB6A9

Valspar

Gallery Grey 2006-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #C3B8AC

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.6 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 4.1 · #C5BEB1

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 5.1 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#BEB4AB

#ABB6BF

Analogous

#BFABAC

#BEB4AB

#BFBEAB

Triadic

#BEB4AB

#ABBFB4

#B4ABBF

Split-Complementary

#BEB4AB

#ABBFBE

#ABACBF

Tetradic

#BEB4AB

#ACBFAB

#ABB6BF

#BEABBF

Monochromatic

#76685B

#9D8E80

#BEB4AB

#E0DBD7

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#BEB4AB

#B6BFAB

#ABB6BF

#B4ABBF

Compound

#BEB4AB

#BFBEAB

#ABB6BF

#ABACBF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC3BC

#D8D2CE

#E7E5E3

Darker

#A09082

#726355

#433931

Saturation

#B8B5B2

#BFB4AB

#DFB28B

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEB4AB

#BAB7AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEB4AB

#B6B6AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEB4AB

#BEB3B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tide 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

#CEB49B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEB4AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB9C0

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.

#819CB3

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: #BEB4AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEB4AB;

CSS Variable

--color-tide: #BEB4AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tide': '#BEB4AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEB4AB] text-[#BEB4AB]

SCSS

$tide: #BEB4AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEB4AB?

#BEB4AB is Tide, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BEB4AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tide?

Tide 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 Tide?

Tide 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 Tide?

You can download Tide 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 Tide?

The hex code is #BEB4AB. In RGB it's 190, 180, 171, and in HSL it's 28°, 13%, 71%.

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