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Warm Neutral

#C0AF9C

RGB 192, 175, 156 · HSL 32°, 22%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 19, 25

Warm Neutral is #C0AF9C in HEX — rgb(192, 175, 156), hsl(32°, 22%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 25%).

Warm Neutral pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 22%, 68%. 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#C0AF9C

RGB192, 175, 156

HSL32°, 22%, 68%

HSV32°, 19%, 75%

CMYK0, 9, 19, 25

Decimal12627868

CSS RGBrgb(192, 175, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 22%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Warm Neutral S13D3

Exact match

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 0.9 · #C2B19D

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Beige SW2805

ΔE 1 · #C3B09D

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 1.5 · #BCAB99

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 1.6 · #BCAB97

Dunn-Edwards

Coral Clay DEC719

ΔE 1.8 · #C2B1A1

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

ΔE 2 · #BEAB96

Behr

Mink Haze MQ2-32

ΔE 2 · #C2AE9E

Valspar

Western Sandstone 1001-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #C0AC9C

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.1 · #C4B2A2

PPG

Discover 1021-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BDB0A0

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.5 · #B7AE9D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.5 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15 · #BA9873

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

#C0AF9C

#9BACBF

Analogous

#BF9D9B

#C0AF9C

#BEBF9B

Triadic

#C0AF9C

#9BBFAF

#AF9BBF

Split-Complementary

#C0AF9C

#9BBEBF

#9D9BBF

Tetradic

#C0AF9C

#9BBF9D

#9BACBF

#BF9BBE

Monochromatic

#76624C

#A2896D

#C0AF9C

#DDD4CA

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#C0AF9C

#ACBF9B

#9BACBF

#AF9BBF

Compound

#C0AF9C

#BEBF9B

#9BACBF

#9D9BBF

Variations

Lighter

#CCBFAF

#D7CFC5

#E7E3DE

Darker

#A68D70

#766148

#463829

Saturation

#B3AEA8

#BFAF9B

#DFB17C

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0AF9C

#B9B39C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0AF9C

#B2B29F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0AF9C

#C1ADAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm Neutral 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

#CFB090

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0AF9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB5B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7892AE

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: #C0AF9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0AF9C;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-neutral: #C0AF9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-neutral': '#C0AF9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0AF9C] text-[#C0AF9C]

SCSS

$warm-neutral: #C0AF9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0AF9C?

#C0AF9C is Warm Neutral, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C0AF9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Neutral?

Warm Neutral 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 Warm Neutral?

Warm Neutral 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 Warm Neutral?

You can download Warm Neutral 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 Warm Neutral?

The hex code is #C0AF9C. In RGB it's 192, 175, 156, and in HSL it's 32°, 22%, 68%.

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