ORANGES

Roman Ruins

#C0B5A0

RGB 192, 181, 160 · HSL 39°, 20%, 69% · CMYK 0, 6, 17, 25

Roman Ruins is #C0B5A0 in HEX — rgb(192, 181, 160), hsl(39°, 20%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 25%).

Roman Ruins pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 20%, 69%. 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#C0B5A0

RGB192, 181, 160

HSL39°, 20%, 69%

HSV39°, 17%, 75%

CMYK0, 6, 17, 25

Decimal12629408

CSS RGBrgb(192, 181, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 20%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 1 · #C1B4A0

Valspar

Oregon Coast 6007-1C

ΔE 1.1 · #C3B6A2

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 1.2 · #BFB49D

Behr

Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09

ΔE 1.3 · #C4B7A1

Benjamin Moore

Urban CSP-160

ΔE 1.7 · #BDB6A2

Sherwin-Williams

Loggia SW7506

ΔE 2 · #C4B7A5

PPG

Summer Suede 14-14

ΔE 2.2 · #C7B8A4

Dulux

Kahlua Milk S15C3

ΔE 2.3 · #BAAF99

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2.6 · #C2B19D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.7 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.5 · #B7AE9D

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3.5 · #C9BEAB

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C0B5A0

#A0ABC0

Analogous

#C0A5A0

#C0B5A0

#BBC0A0

Triadic

#C0B5A0

#A0C0B5

#B5A0C0

Split-Complementary

#C0B5A0

#A0BBC0

#A5A0C0

Tetradic

#C0B5A0

#A0C0A5

#A0ABC0

#C0A0BB

Monochromatic

#776950

#A19172

#C0B5A0

#DED9CE

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C0B5A0

#ABC0A0

#A0ABC0

#B5A0C0

Compound

#C0B5A0

#BBC0A0

#A0ABC0

#A5A0C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCC4B3

#D8D2C8

#E7E4DF

Darker

#A59475

#76674B

#453C2B

Saturation

#B5B1AB

#C0B5A0

#DFBE81

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0B5A0

#BDB7A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0B5A0

#B7B7A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0B5A0

#C1B2B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Roman Ruins 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

#CFB493

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0B5A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB9B7

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.

#7B8EB0

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: #C0B5A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0B5A0;

CSS Variable

--color-roman-ruins: #C0B5A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roman-ruins': '#C0B5A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0B5A0] text-[#C0B5A0]

SCSS

$roman-ruins: #C0B5A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0B5A0?

#C0B5A0 is Roman Ruins, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C0B5A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roman Ruins?

Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins?

Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins?

You can download Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins?

The hex code is #C0B5A0. In RGB it's 192, 181, 160, and in HSL it's 39°, 20%, 69%.

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