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Arnica

#BF8F37

RGB 191, 143, 55 · HSL 39°, 55%, 48% · CMYK 0, 25, 71, 25

Arnica is #BF8F37 in HEX — rgb(191, 143, 55), hsl(39°, 55%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 71%, 25%).

Arnica pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 55%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BF8F37

RGB191, 143, 55

HSL39°, 55%, 48%

HSV39°, 71%, 75%

CMYK0, 25, 71, 25

Decimal12554039

CSS RGBrgb(191, 143, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 55%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 1.2 · #BF8D35

Dulux

Oro S15F9

ΔE 1.6 · #C28F36

Vista Paint

Gold Trinket K-1207

ΔE 1.6 · #BF8D38

Behr

Lion Mane 320D-6

ΔE 3 · #B68832

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 3.1 · #BB8D3B

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 3.3 · #C68F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 3.4 · #C69035

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 4.4 · #C89134

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 6.5 · #C49832

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.2 · #AF8A3A

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 7.5 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 7.5 · #CF954A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.2 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.9 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.3 · #CB9E59

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 11.7 · #A98307

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BF8F37

#3766BE

Analogous

#BE4B37

#BF8F37

#AABE37

Triadic

#BF8F37

#37BE8F

#8F37BE

Split-Complementary

#BF8F37

#37AABE

#4B37BE

Tetradic

#BF8F37

#37BE4B

#3766BE

#BE37AA

Monochromatic

#473515

#826226

#BF8F37

#D5B06D

#E6D0A8

Rectangle

#BF8F37

#66BE37

#3766BE

#8F37BE

Compound

#BF8F37

#AABE37

#3766BE

#4B37BE

Variations

Lighter

#CFA65B

#D5BB8A

#E2D6BF

Darker

#9A7329

#6C501B

#402F0E

Saturation

#8F8066

#BE8F37

#D9971C

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF8F37

#AD9D35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF8F37

#99994A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF8F37

#C1878F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Arnica 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

#CF9844

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF8F37

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC9D69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#375999

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: #BF8F37;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF8F37;

CSS Variable

--color-arnica: #BF8F37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arnica': '#BF8F37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF8F37] text-[#BF8F37]

SCSS

$arnica: #BF8F37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF8F37?

#BF8F37 is Arnica, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF8F37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arnica?

Arnica 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 Arnica?

Arnica 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 Arnica?

You can download Arnica 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 Arnica?

The hex code is #BF8F37. In RGB it's 191, 143, 55, and in HSL it's 39°, 55%, 48%.

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