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Santa Rosa

#BB8877

RGB 187, 136, 119 · HSL 15°, 33%, 60% · CMYK 0, 27, 36, 27

Santa Rosa is #BB8877 in HEX — rgb(187, 136, 119), hsl(15°, 33%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 36%, 27%).

Santa Rosa pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 33%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BB8877

RGB187, 136, 119

HSL15°, 33%, 60%

HSV15°, 36%, 73%

CMYK0, 27, 36, 27

Decimal12290167

CSS RGBrgb(187, 136, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 33%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Santa1189

ΔE 0.4 · #BC8978

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PPG

Big Cypress1062-5

ΔE 0.8 · #B98675

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Valspar

Western Pink2002-7C

ΔE 1.5 · #BD8775

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Behr

Ginger RosePPU2-9

ΔE 2 · #BE8775

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Kilz

Baked CinnamonLB270-01

ΔE 2.3 · #BD8773

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Dunn-Edwards

Brick FenceDE6089

ΔE 3 · #B38070

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Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft RoseSW0034

ΔE 3 · #C08F80

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Dulux

Red GravelS08E6

ΔE 3.3 · #B8846E

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Vista Paint

Simmering RidgeC-49

ΔE 4.7 · #CA9280

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Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge50

ΔE 4.9 · #CB9281

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RAL

Beige Red3012

ΔE 7.3 · #C1876B

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IKEA

IKEA140140

ΔE 9.1 · #A58369

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Farrow & Ball

Red Earth64

ΔE 11.5 · #C57B67

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Kobra

Beige03

ΔE 12.8 · #BA9873

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Dutch Boy

Tan HideDCP-0261

ΔE 15 · #B29B79

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Colorhouse

Clay .01Clay-01

ΔE 16.9 · #C49C6D

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BB8877

#77AABB

Analogous

#BB7788

#BB8877

#BBAA77

Triadic

#BB8877

#77BB88

#8877BB

Split-Complementary

#BB8877

#77BBAA

#7788BB

Tetradic

#BB8877

#88BB77

#77AABB

#AA77BB

Monochromatic

#664033

#99604D

#BB8877

#D4B5AA

#EEE1DD

Rectangle

#BB8877

#AABB77

#77AABB

#8877BB

Compound

#BB8877

#BBAA77

#77AABB

#7788BB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Santa Rosa run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5EDEB

Tint #E6D4CE

Tint #D8BBB1

Tint #C9A194

Base #BB8877

Shade #A36652

Shade #7A4D3E

Shade #513329

Shade #291A15

Variations

Lighter

#C8A092

#D3B9B1

#E4D7D3

Darker

#A56550

#734536

#44281E

Saturation

#A3948F

#BB8877

#DD7755

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.90:1

Deuteranopia

#BB8877

#A29B76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8877

#929279

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8877

#BB878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Santa Rosa 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

#CC9374

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8877

Daylight 5500K

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

#B99899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5F94A5

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: #BB8877;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8877;

CSS Variable

--color-santa-rosa: #BB8877;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'santa-rosa': '#BB8877' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8877] text-[#BB8877]

SCSS

$santa-rosa: #BB8877;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8877?

#BB8877 is Santa Rosa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8877 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

You can download Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

The hex code is #BB8877. In RGB it's 187, 136, 119, and in HSL it's 15°, 33%, 60%.

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