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Almond Toast

#BF9E77

RGB 191, 158, 119 · HSL 33°, 36%, 61% · CMYK 0, 17, 38, 25

Almond Toast is #BF9E77 in HEX — rgb(191, 158, 119), hsl(33°, 36%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 38%, 25%).

Almond Toast pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 36%, 61%. 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#BF9E77

RGB191, 158, 119

HSL33°, 36%, 61%

HSV33°, 38%, 75%

CMYK0, 17, 38, 25

Decimal12557943

CSS RGBrgb(191, 158, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 36%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 1 · #C19E78

Sherwin-Williams

Mesa Tan SW7695

ΔE 1.2 · #BD9C77

Benjamin Moore

Peanut 2162-40

ΔE 1.9 · #C19E74

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 2.4 · #BA9873

Hallman-Lindsay

Season Finale 267

ΔE 2.5 · #BEA27B

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 2.7 · #BF9974

Vista Paint

Cocoa Nib C-259

ΔE 3 · #BDA07D

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 3.1 · #C2A377

Behr

Real Cork S280-4

ΔE 3.2 · #BFA47B

Dulux

Chickpea S12E4

ΔE 3.4 · #C5A780

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 3.6 · #B69B70

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.6 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.6 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.1 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.5 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 12.5 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#BF9E77

#7898BF

Analogous

#BF7B78

#BF9E77

#BCBF78

Triadic

#BF9E77

#78BF9F

#9F78BF

Split-Complementary

#BF9E77

#78BCBF

#7B78BF

Tetradic

#BF9E77

#78BF7B

#7898BF

#BF78BC

Monochromatic

#6C5233

#A07A4B

#BF9E77

#D8C4AC

#F0E9E0

Rectangle

#BF9E77

#98BF78

#7898BF

#9F78BF

Compound

#BF9E77

#BCBF78

#7898BF

#7B78BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCB293

#D6C5B1

#E5DDD3

Darker

#AB814D

#775934

#46341D

Saturation

#A69D91

#BF9F78

#DFA258

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF9E77

#B2A777

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF9E77

#A4A47D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF9E77

#C0999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Almond Toast 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

#CFA374

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF9E77

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCA899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5F80AA

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: #BF9E77;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF9E77;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-toast: #BF9E77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-toast': '#BF9E77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF9E77] text-[#BF9E77]

SCSS

$almond-toast: #BF9E77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF9E77?

#BF9E77 is Almond Toast, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF9E77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almond Toast?

Almond Toast 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 Almond Toast?

Almond Toast 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 Almond Toast?

You can download Almond Toast 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 Almond Toast?

The hex code is #BF9E77. In RGB it's 191, 158, 119, and in HSL it's 33°, 36%, 61%.

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