REDS

Oak Ridge

#C0B0AB

RGB 192, 176, 171 · HSL 14°, 14%, 71% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 25

Oak Ridge is #C0B0AB in HEX — rgb(192, 176, 171), hsl(14°, 14%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 25%).

Oak Ridge pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 14%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C0B0AB

RGB192, 176, 171

HSL14°, 14%, 71%

HSV14°, 11%, 75%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 25

Decimal12628139

CSS RGBrgb(192, 176, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 14%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 0.9 · #C3B1AC

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 1.2 · #BEADA9

Behr

Mauvette PPU17-10

ΔE 1.4 · #C4B1AB

Dulux

Chicory S07B3

ΔE 1.9 · #BCABA5

Benjamin Moore

Sandlot 2107-50

ΔE 2.3 · #BEB0A7

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 2.4 · #BBB1AB

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 2.4 · #C0B2B1

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.6 · #C2ADAB

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 2.7 · #C3B4B3

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 2.8 · #BEB4B1

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 2.8 · #BDA9A5

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 4.5 · #BCB6B4

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.9 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 7.5 · #B5B8B1

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0B0AB

#ABBBBF

Analogous

#BFABB0

#C0B0AB

#BFBAAB

Triadic

#C0B0AB

#ABBFB0

#B0ABBF

Split-Complementary

#C0B0AB

#ABBFBA

#ABB0BF

Tetradic

#C0B0AB

#B0BFAB

#ABBBBF

#BAABBF

Monochromatic

#77615A

#9F867F

#C0B0AB

#E0D9D6

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#C0B0AB

#BBBFAB

#ABBBBF

#B0ABBF

Compound

#C0B0AB

#BFBAAB

#ABBBBF

#ABB0BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCBFBC

#D8D0CD

#E8E4E3

Darker

#A18881

#735B54

#433531

Saturation

#B8B3B2

#BFB0AB

#DF9F8B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0B0AB

#B8B5AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0B0AB

#B3B3AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0B0AB

#C0B0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Oak Ridge carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#CFB19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0B0AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB6C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#81A7B3

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: #C0B0AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0B0AB;

CSS Variable

--color-oak-ridge: #C0B0AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak-ridge': '#C0B0AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0B0AB] text-[#C0B0AB]

SCSS

$oak-ridge: #C0B0AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0B0AB?

#C0B0AB is Oak Ridge, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C0B0AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oak Ridge?

Oak Ridge works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Oak Ridge?

Oak Ridge pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oak Ridge?

You can download Oak Ridge 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 Ridge?

The hex code is #C0B0AB. In RGB it's 192, 176, 171, and in HSL it's 14°, 14%, 71%.

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