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Cavern Clay

#B69981

RGB 182, 153, 129 · HSL 27°, 27%, 61% · CMYK 0, 16, 29, 29

Cavern Clay is #B69981 in HEX — rgb(182, 153, 129), hsl(27°, 27%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 29%, 29%).

Cavern Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 27%, 61%. 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#B69981

RGB182, 153, 129

HSL27°, 27%, 61%

HSV27°, 29%, 71%

CMYK0, 16, 29, 29

Decimal11966849

CSS RGBrgb(182, 153, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 27%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 0.8 · #B4977F

Benjamin Moore

Dark CSP-320

ΔE 1.4 · #BA9C83

Valspar

Changing Seasons 3001-9C

ΔE 1.4 · #B2977E

Behr

Cavern Clay MQ2-41

ΔE 1.4 · #B39781

Hallman-Lindsay

Country Dweller 176

ΔE 2.2 · #B0967C

Dulux

Coffee Clay S10E4

ΔE 2.3 · #B7977C

Vista Paint

Country Dweller C-175

ΔE 2.5 · #AF967C

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 2.7 · #B69E87

Sherwin-Williams

Mexican Sand SW7519

ΔE 2.7 · #AF9781

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 3.7 · #BB9B7D

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.4 · #B49D8D

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.7 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.5 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B69981

#819EB6

Analogous

#B68183

#B69981

#B6B481

Triadic

#B69981

#81B699

#9981B6

Split-Complementary

#B69981

#81B6B4

#8183B6

Tetradic

#B69981

#83B681

#819EB6

#B481B6

Monochromatic

#644D3A

#957256

#B69981

#D2C0B1

#EEE7E2

Rectangle

#B69981

#9EB681

#819EB6

#9981B6

Compound

#B69981

#B6B481

#819EB6

#8183B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5AD9A

#D1C2B6

#E3DCD6

Darker

#A07959

#6F533C

#413022

Saturation

#A49B93

#B69981

#DB955C

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B69981

#A9A281

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B69981

#9E9E84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B69981

#B7969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cavern Clay 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

#C89F7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B69981

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5A4A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6687A3

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: #B69981;

CSS — background

background-color: #B69981;

CSS Variable

--color-cavern-clay: #B69981;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cavern-clay': '#B69981' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B69981] text-[#B69981]

SCSS

$cavern-clay: #B69981;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B69981?

#B69981 is Cavern Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B69981 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cavern Clay?

Cavern Clay 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 Cavern Clay?

Cavern Clay 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 Cavern Clay?

You can download Cavern Clay 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 Cavern Clay?

The hex code is #B69981. In RGB it's 182, 153, 129, and in HSL it's 27°, 27%, 61%.

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