ORANGES

Row House

#BFB8AD

RGB 191, 184, 173 · HSL 37°, 12%, 71% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 25

Row House is #BFB8AD in HEX — rgb(191, 184, 173), hsl(37°, 12%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 25%).

Row House pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 12%, 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#BFB8AD

RGB191, 184, 173

HSL37°, 12%, 71%

HSV37°, 9%, 75%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 25

Decimal12564653

CSS RGBrgb(191, 184, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 12%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Himalayan 1542

ΔE 0.7 · #BFB9AF

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 1 · #BFBAAF

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BCB7AD

Dulux

Beige Kind SN3C1

ΔE 1.1 · #C2BBB0

Behr

Grey Mist HDC-CT-21

ΔE 1.1 · #BEB7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Mindful Gray SW7016

ΔE 1.1 · #BCB7AD

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 1.3 · #BCB5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Light Lichen 211

ΔE 1.5 · #BFB6A9

Vista Paint

Light Lichen C-210

ΔE 1.7 · #BFB7A9

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 1.8 · #BEB4A8

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.2 · #C4BEB4

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.4 · #C5BEB1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.9 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.4 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#BFB8AD

#ACB3BE

Analogous

#BEAEAC

#BFB8AD

#BCBEAC

Triadic

#BFB8AD

#ACBEB7

#B7ACBE

Split-Complementary

#BFB8AD

#ACBCBE

#AEACBE

Tetradic

#BFB8AD

#ACBEAE

#ACB3BE

#BEACBC

Monochromatic

#756B5C

#9C9281

#BFB8AD

#E0DCD7

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#BFB8AD

#B3BEAC

#ACB3BE

#B7ACBE

Compound

#BFB8AD

#BCBEAC

#ACB3BE

#AEACBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC5BD

#D7D4CE

#E7E6E3

Darker

#9F9483

#716756

#423C32

Saturation

#B8B6B2

#BEB7AC

#DEBF8C

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB8AD

#BDB9AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB8AD

#B9B9AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB8AD

#C0B6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Row House 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

#CFB79D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB8AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBCC1

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.

#8194B3

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: #BFB8AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB8AD;

CSS Variable

--color-row-house: #BFB8AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'row-house': '#BFB8AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB8AD] text-[#BFB8AD]

SCSS

$row-house: #BFB8AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB8AD?

#BFB8AD is Row House, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB8AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Row House?

Row House 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 Row House?

Row House 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 Row House?

You can download Row House 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 Row House?

The hex code is #BFB8AD. In RGB it's 191, 184, 173, and in HSL it's 37°, 12%, 71%.

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