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Oak

#C0AF8D

RGB 192, 175, 141 · HSL 40°, 29%, 65% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 25

Oak is #C0AF8D in HEX — rgb(192, 175, 141), hsl(40°, 29%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 25%).

Oak pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 29%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C0AF8D

RGB192, 175, 141

HSL40°, 29%, 65%

HSV40°, 27%, 75%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 25

Decimal12627853

CSS RGBrgb(192, 175, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 29%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oak 235

Exact match

Behr

Palomino Tan BXC-07

ΔE 1.2 · #C1B18D

Hallman-Lindsay

Olive Gold 281

ΔE 1.3 · #BFAC8B

Sherwin-Williams

Sawgrass Basket SW9121

ΔE 1.4 · #C3B090

Vista Paint

Olive Gold C-280

ΔE 1.8 · #BCAA88

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 1.9 · #BDAE89

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 2.1 · #BCAB8C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 2.4 · #BDB091

PPG

Desert Camel 12-16

ΔE 2.6 · #C2AE88

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.8 · #C6B294

Dulux

Salty Seeds S16C3

ΔE 3.8 · #C1B793

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.6 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.8 · #BCB596

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 5.2 · #BCB186

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C0AF8D

#8C9DC0

Analogous

#C0948C

#C0AF8D

#B7C08C

Triadic

#C0AF8D

#8CC0AE

#AE8CC0

Split-Complementary

#C0AF8D

#8CB7C0

#948CC0

Tetradic

#C0AF8D

#8CC094

#8C9DC0

#C08CB7

Monochromatic

#73623F

#A48C5B

#C0AF8D

#DBD1BD

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#C0AF8D

#9DC08C

#8C9DC0

#AE8CC0

Compound

#C0AF8D

#B7C08C

#8C9DC0

#948CC0

Variations

Lighter

#CCBFA3

#D7CEBC

#E6E2D9

Darker

#AA915F

#78653E

#473B23

Saturation

#AEA89E

#C0AE8C

#DFB96C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0AF8D

#BBB28E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0AF8D

#B2B292

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0AF8D

#C2ABAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oak brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CFB085

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0AF8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB5A9

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.

#7083A9

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: #C0AF8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0AF8D;

CSS Variable

--color-oak: #C0AF8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak': '#C0AF8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0AF8D] text-[#C0AF8D]

SCSS

$oak: #C0AF8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0AF8D?

#C0AF8D is Oak, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C0AF8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oak?

Oak works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Oak?

Oak pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oak?

You can download Oak 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 Oak?

The hex code is #C0AF8D. In RGB it's 192, 175, 141, and in HSL it's 40°, 29%, 65%.

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