ORANGES

Sophistication

#BFB5A6

RGB 191, 181, 166 · HSL 36°, 16%, 70% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 25

Sophistication is #BFB5A6 in HEX — rgb(191, 181, 166), hsl(36°, 16%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 25%).

Sophistication pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 16%, 70%. 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#BFB5A6

RGB191, 181, 166

HSL36°, 16%, 70%

HSV36°, 13%, 75%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 25

Decimal12563878

CSS RGBrgb(191, 181, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 16%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Thistle Gray C-196

ΔE 0.5 · #BFB6A7

Sherwin-Williams

Analytical Gray SW7051

ΔE 0.5 · #BFB6A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Thistle Gray 197

ΔE 0.7 · #C0B6A8

Behr

Pasha Brown MQ2-51

ΔE 1 · #C0B4A4

Benjamin Moore

Pashmina AF-100

ΔE 1.4 · #BCB3A2

Dulux

Silo Grain SN3A3

ΔE 1.4 · #BEB7A9

Dunn-Edwards

Flintstone DE6221

ΔE 1.6 · #BBB3A2

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 1.8 · #C4BAAB

Valspar

Ivory Brown 6006-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #BCB0A1

PPG

Discover 1021-3

ΔE 2.1 · #BDB0A0

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3 · #B7AE9D

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 3 · #B5AFA0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.2 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#BFB5A6

#A6B0BF

Analogous

#BFA9A6

#BFB5A6

#BCBFA6

Triadic

#BFB5A6

#A6BFB5

#B5A6BF

Split-Complementary

#BFB5A6

#A6BCBF

#A9A6BF

Tetradic

#BFB5A6

#A6BFA9

#A6B0BF

#BFA6BC

Monochromatic

#766956

#9F907A

#BFB5A6

#DFDAD3

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#BFB5A6

#B0BFA6

#A6B0BF

#B5A6BF

Compound

#BFB5A6

#BCBFA6

#A6B0BF

#A9A6BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC4B8

#D7D2CB

#E7E5E1

Darker

#A2937C

#736651

#443B2F

Saturation

#B6B3AF

#BFB5A6

#DFBB86

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB5A6

#BBB7A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB5A6

#B7B7A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB5A6

#C0B3B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sophistication 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

#CFB498

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB5A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB9BC

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.

#7E93B2

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: #BFB5A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB5A6;

CSS Variable

--color-sophistication: #BFB5A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sophistication': '#BFB5A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB5A6] text-[#BFB5A6]

SCSS

$sophistication: #BFB5A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB5A6?

#BFB5A6 is Sophistication, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB5A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sophistication?

Sophistication 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 Sophistication?

Sophistication 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 Sophistication?

You can download Sophistication 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 Sophistication?

The hex code is #BFB5A6. In RGB it's 191, 181, 166, and in HSL it's 36°, 16%, 70%.

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