ORANGES

Oyster Shoal

#BFB3A1

RGB 191, 179, 161 · HSL 36°, 19%, 69% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 25

Oyster Shoal is #BFB3A1 in HEX — rgb(191, 179, 161), hsl(36°, 19%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 25%).

Oyster Shoal pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 19%, 69%. 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#BFB3A1

RGB191, 179, 161

HSL36°, 19%, 69%

HSV36°, 16%, 75%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 25

Decimal12563361

CSS RGBrgb(191, 179, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 19%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pasha Brown MQ2-51

ΔE 1.2 · #C0B4A4

Benjamin Moore

Gallery CSP-225

ΔE 1.2 · #C0B6A4

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 1.2 · #C1B4A0

Sherwin-Williams

Balanced Beige SW7037

ΔE 1.3 · #C0B2A2

PPG

Discover 1021-3

ΔE 1.5 · #BDB0A0

Valspar

Oregon Coast 6007-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #C3B6A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

ΔE 1.7 · #C0B5A0

Vista Paint

Thistle Gray C-196

ΔE 2.3 · #BFB6A7

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 2.4 · #B7AE9D

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2.4 · #C2B19D

Dulux

Camel Train S14C3

ΔE 2.4 · #BAAD9D

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.6 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.2 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.9 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#BFB3A1

#A1ADBF

Analogous

#BFA4A1

#BFB3A1

#BCBFA1

Triadic

#BFB3A1

#A1BFB3

#B3A1BF

Split-Complementary

#BFB3A1

#A1BCBF

#A4A1BF

Tetradic

#BFB3A1

#A1BFA4

#A1ADBF

#BFA1BC

Monochromatic

#766751

#A08E73

#BFB3A1

#DED8CE

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#BFB3A1

#ADBFA1

#A1ADBF

#B3A1BF

Compound

#BFB3A1

#BCBFA1

#A1ADBF

#A4A1BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC2B4

#D7D1C8

#E7E4E0

Darker

#A49176

#75654D

#453B2C

Saturation

#B4B1AB

#BFB3A1

#DFB981

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB3A1

#BBB6A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB3A1

#B5B5A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB3A1

#C0B1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oyster Shoal 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

#CFB394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB3A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB8B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7B90B0

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: #BFB3A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB3A1;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-shoal: #BFB3A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-shoal': '#BFB3A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB3A1] text-[#BFB3A1]

SCSS

$oyster-shoal: #BFB3A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB3A1?

#BFB3A1 is Oyster Shoal, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB3A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster Shoal?

Oyster Shoal 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 Oyster Shoal?

Oyster Shoal 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 Oyster Shoal?

You can download Oyster Shoal 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 Oyster Shoal?

The hex code is #BFB3A1. In RGB it's 191, 179, 161, and in HSL it's 36°, 19%, 69%.

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