ORANGES

Bulletin Board

#D4B57F

RGB 212, 181, 127 · HSL 38°, 50%, 66% · CMYK 0, 15, 40, 17

Bulletin Board is #D4B57F in HEX — rgb(212, 181, 127), hsl(38°, 50%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 40%, 17%).

Bulletin Board pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 50%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D4B57F

RGB212, 181, 127

HSL38°, 50%, 66%

HSV38°, 40%, 83%

CMYK0, 15, 40, 17

Decimal13940095

CSS RGBrgb(212, 181, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 50%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Walk CSP-975

ΔE 1.1 · #D6B882

Behr

Romanesque Gold PPU6-15

ΔE 2.3 · #D0AF7B

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 3.1 · #DABD84

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 3.3 · #D2BA83

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 3.4 · #D1B075

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.4 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.5 · #D9B27D

Vista Paint

Bag of Gold C-896

ΔE 3.8 · #E0BE89

Kilz

Cookie Crumbs LD140-01

ΔE 3.9 · #DEBA89

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #DDBF85

Dulux

Sinking Sand S14F4

ΔE 4 · #D8B478

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.2 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.3 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D4B57F

#7D9DD4

Analogous

#D4897D

#D4B57F

#C8D47D

Triadic

#D4B57F

#7DD4B4

#B47DD4

Split-Complementary

#D4B57F

#7DC8D4

#897DD4

Tetradic

#D4B57F

#7DD489

#7D9DD4

#D47DC8

Monochromatic

#8A682E

#C19344

#D4B57F

#E7D5B6

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#D4B57F

#9DD47D

#7D9DD4

#B47DD4

Compound

#D4B57F

#C8D47D

#7D9DD4

#897DD4

Variations

Lighter

#DCC397

#E1D1B5

#EBE3D6

Darker

#C69747

#8F6A2A

#553E17

Saturation

#B5AC9B

#D4B47D

#E9BA67

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4B57F

#C9BD7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4B57F

#BBBB88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4B57F

#D6AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bulletin Board 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

#DEB47A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4B57F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB99F

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.

#5F82BF

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: #D4B57F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4B57F;

CSS Variable

--color-bulletin-board: #D4B57F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bulletin-board': '#D4B57F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4B57F] text-[#D4B57F]

SCSS

$bulletin-board: #D4B57F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4B57F?

#D4B57F is Bulletin Board, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4B57F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bulletin Board?

Bulletin Board 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 Bulletin Board?

Bulletin Board 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 Bulletin Board?

You can download Bulletin Board 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 Bulletin Board?

The hex code is #D4B57F. In RGB it's 212, 181, 127, and in HSL it's 38°, 50%, 66%.

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