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Cool Clay

#BA947B

RGB 186, 148, 123 · HSL 24°, 31%, 61% · CMYK 0, 20, 34, 27

Cool Clay is #BA947B in HEX — rgb(186, 148, 123), hsl(24°, 31%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 34%, 27%).

Cool Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 31%, 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#BA947B

RGB186, 148, 123

HSL24°, 31%, 61%

HSV24°, 34%, 73%

CMYK0, 20, 34, 27

Decimal12227707

CSS RGBrgb(186, 148, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 31%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Chadwick 1160

ΔE 1.3 · #B69178

Behr

Spice Cake UL130-6

ΔE 1.5 · #B69379

Dulux

Turkish Bath S09F4

ΔE 2.3 · #BB917B

Valspar

Coffee Gelato 2004-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #B88F75

Vista Paint

Country Life K-1043

ΔE 2.6 · #B39277

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Trail DE6117

ΔE 3.4 · #B49375

Hallman-Lindsay

Maple historic-maple

ΔE 3.4 · #B88E72

Kilz

Spiced Apricot LB230-02

ΔE 3.5 · #BB8E76

Sherwin-Williams

Canoe SW7724

ΔE 3.6 · #B7987B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.5 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.8 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.9 · #B49D8D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.1 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.2 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#BA947B

#7DA2BA

Analogous

#BA7D83

#BA947B

#BAB47D

Triadic

#BA947B

#7DBA95

#957DBA

Split-Complementary

#BA947B

#7DBAB4

#7D83BA

Tetradic

#BA947B

#83BA7D

#7DA2BA

#B47DBA

Monochromatic

#684A37

#9A6E51

#BA947B

#D5BEAF

#EFE7E1

Rectangle

#BA947B

#A2BA7D

#7DA2BA

#957DBA

Compound

#BA947B

#BAB47D

#7DA2BA

#7D83BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AB97

#D3C0B4

#E4DBD5

Darker

#A57454

#735038

#442E20

Saturation

#A59A92

#BA957D

#DD8F5A

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA947B

#A9A07B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA947B

#9B9B7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA947B

#BA9195

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cool 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

#CB9C77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA947B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A19C

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.

#648BA5

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: #BA947B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA947B;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-clay: #BA947B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-clay': '#BA947B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA947B] text-[#BA947B]

SCSS

$cool-clay: #BA947B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA947B?

#BA947B is Cool Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA947B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Clay?

Cool 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 Cool Clay?

Cool 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 Cool Clay?

You can download Cool 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 Cool Clay?

The hex code is #BA947B. In RGB it's 186, 148, 123, and in HSL it's 24°, 31%, 61%.

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