ORANGES

Temperate Taupe

#BFB1AA

RGB 191, 177, 170 · HSL 20°, 14%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 11, 25

Temperate Taupe is #BFB1AA in HEX — rgb(191, 177, 170), hsl(20°, 14%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 11%, 25%).

Temperate Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 14%, 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#BFB1AA

RGB191, 177, 170

HSL20°, 14%, 71%

HSV20°, 11%, 75%

CMYK0, 7, 11, 25

Decimal12562858

CSS RGBrgb(191, 177, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 14%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Temperate Taupe SW6037

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sandlot 2107-50

ΔE 1.2 · #BEB0A7

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 1.7 · #BBB1AB

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 1.9 · #BDADA4

Dulux

Light Glaze S10B2

ΔE 2 · #C0B4AA

Behr

Mauvette PPU17-10

ΔE 2.1 · #C4B1AB

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 2.2 · #BFB1A6

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 2.3 · #BEADA9

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.6 · #C2AFA5

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 3 · #C1B5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshy Habitat 204

ΔE 3.5 · #B8AEA2

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.9 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 6.6 · #B5B8B1

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#BFB1AA

#ABB9BF

Analogous

#BFABAE

#BFB1AA

#BFBCAB

Triadic

#BFB1AA

#ABBFB2

#B2ABBF

Split-Complementary

#BFB1AA

#ABBFBC

#ABAEBF

Tetradic

#BFB1AA

#AEBFAB

#ABB9BF

#BCABBF

Monochromatic

#77645A

#9F8A7F

#BFB1AA

#E0DAD6

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#BFB1AA

#B9BFAB

#ABB9BF

#B2ABBF

Compound

#BFB1AA

#BFBCAB

#ABB9BF

#ABAEBF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC1BC

#D8D1CD

#E8E4E3

Darker

#A18B81

#735E54

#433731

Saturation

#B8B4B2

#BFB2AB

#DFA78B

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB1AA

#B8B5AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB1AA

#B3B3AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB1AA

#BFB0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Temperate Taupe 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

#CFB19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB1AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB6BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#81A2B3

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: #BFB1AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB1AA;

CSS Variable

--color-temperate-taupe: #BFB1AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'temperate-taupe': '#BFB1AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB1AA] text-[#BFB1AA]

SCSS

$temperate-taupe: #BFB1AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB1AA?

#BFB1AA is Temperate Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB1AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Temperate Taupe?

Temperate Taupe 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 Temperate Taupe?

Temperate Taupe 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 Temperate Taupe?

You can download Temperate Taupe 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 Temperate Taupe?

The hex code is #BFB1AA. In RGB it's 191, 177, 170, and in HSL it's 20°, 14%, 71%.

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