ORANGES

Back To School

#BF7B18

RGB 191, 123, 24 · HSL 36°, 78%, 42% · CMYK 0, 36, 87, 25

Back To School is #BF7B18 in HEX — rgb(191, 123, 24), hsl(36°, 78%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 87%, 25%).

Back To School pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 78%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BF7B18

RGB191, 123, 24

HSL36°, 78%, 42%

HSV36°, 87%, 75%

CMYK0, 36, 87, 25

Decimal12548888

CSS RGBrgb(191, 123, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 78%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Back To School M260-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2156-20

ΔE 6.8 · #CD802E

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 7.5 · #C48919

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 8.7 · #C68736

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 8.7 · #CB8135

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9 · #AF7C20

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 9.5 · #BB852F

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 9.7 · #D19431

Dulux

Gold Treasure S12G9

ΔE 9.9 · #C37B33

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 10.1 · #C68D37

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.2 · #B97D31

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 11.9 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 12.2 · #DA9A40

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 14.8 · #A98307

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 18 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 22.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#BF7B18

#185ABF

Analogous

#BF2818

#BF7B18

#AEBF18

Triadic

#BF7B18

#18BF7C

#7C18BF

Split-Complementary

#BF7B18

#18AEBF

#2818BF

Tetradic

#BF7B18

#18BF28

#185ABF

#BF18AE

Monochromatic

#362307

#7B500F

#BF7B18

#E7A23C

#EFC380

Rectangle

#BF7B18

#5ABF18

#185ABF

#7C18BF

Compound

#BF7B18

#AEBF18

#185ABF

#2818BF

Variations

Lighter

#E59B2C

#E1B26B

#E7D1AF

Darker

#9C6410

#6D4508

#412804

Saturation

#847052

#BF7C18

#CA7E0C

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#BF7B18

#A3930F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF7B18

#8A8A33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF7B18

#C0747D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Back To School 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

#CF892D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF7B18

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC8E51

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#1F4F97

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BF7B18;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF7B18;

CSS Variable

--color-back-to-school: #BF7B18;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'back-to-school': '#BF7B18' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF7B18] text-[#BF7B18]

SCSS

$back-to-school: #BF7B18;

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#D78C3B · ΔE 9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF7B18?

#BF7B18 is Back To School, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF7B18 warm or cool?

Back To School reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Back To School?

Back To School 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 Back To School?

Back To School 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 Back To School?

You can download Back To School 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 Back To School?

The hex code is #BF7B18. In RGB it's 191, 123, 24, and in HSL it's 36°, 78%, 42%.

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