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Metallic

#BF9A7D

RGB 191, 154, 125 · HSL 26°, 34%, 62% · CMYK 0, 19, 35, 25

Metallic is #BF9A7D in HEX — rgb(191, 154, 125), hsl(26°, 34%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 35%, 25%).

Metallic pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 34%, 62%. 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#BF9A7D

RGB191, 154, 125

HSL26°, 34%, 62%

HSV26°, 35%, 75%

CMYK0, 19, 35, 25

Decimal12556925

CSS RGBrgb(191, 154, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 34%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Metallic 2163-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Earthy Tan K-1035

ΔE 0.9 · #BE9B7E

Behr

Egyptian Pyramid PPU3-12

ΔE 1 · #C19A7E

Valspar

New Haven Clay 2007-7C

ΔE 1.3 · #C29A7D

Sherwin-Williams

Wickerwork SW0010

ΔE 1.6 · #C19E80

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 2.2 · #BB9B7D

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Hearth DE6110

ΔE 2.3 · #BE9677

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

ΔE 2.4 · #BD9D7E

Dulux

Coffee Clay S10E4

ΔE 2.9 · #B7977C

Kilz

Cinnaswirl LC260-01

ΔE 3.3 · #C89C7F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.4 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.1 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.7 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.9 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BF9A7D

#7DA2BF

Analogous

#BF7D82

#BF9A7D

#BFBB7D

Triadic

#BF9A7D

#7DBF9A

#9A7DBF

Split-Complementary

#BF9A7D

#7DBFBB

#7D82BF

Tetradic

#BF9A7D

#82BF7D

#7DA2BF

#BB7DBF

Monochromatic

#6D4E36

#A1724F

#BF9A7D

#D8C2B0

#F2EAE4

Rectangle

#BF9A7D

#A2BF7D

#7DA2BF

#9A7DBF

Compound

#BF9A7D

#BFBB7D

#7DA2BF

#7D82BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCAE97

#D6C3B4

#E5DCD5

Darker

#AC7851

#775336

#46301F

Saturation

#A89D94

#BF9A7D

#DF955D

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF9A7D

#AEA67D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF9A7D

#A1A181

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF9A7D

#C0979B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Metallic 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

#CFA079

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF9A7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCA59D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#648BA9

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: #BF9A7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF9A7D;

CSS Variable

--color-metallic: #BF9A7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metallic': '#BF9A7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF9A7D] text-[#BF9A7D]

SCSS

$metallic: #BF9A7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF9A7D?

#BF9A7D is Metallic, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF9A7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metallic?

Metallic 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 Metallic?

Metallic 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 Metallic?

You can download Metallic 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 Metallic?

The hex code is #BF9A7D. In RGB it's 191, 154, 125, and in HSL it's 26°, 34%, 62%.

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