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Topaz

#C16B47

RGB 193, 107, 71 · HSL 18°, 50%, 52% · CMYK 0, 45, 63, 24

Topaz is #C16B47 in HEX — rgb(193, 107, 71), hsl(18°, 50%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 63%, 24%).

Topaz pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 50%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C16B47

RGB193, 107, 71

HSL18°, 50%, 52%

HSV18°, 63%, 76%

CMYK0, 45, 63, 24

Decimal12675911

CSS RGBrgb(193, 107, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 50%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Topaz 070

Exact match

Behr

Orange Liqueur M210-6

ΔE 2.8 · #C76C4C

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 2.9 · #C5714F

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C26F45

Sherwin-Williams

Husky Orange SW6636

ΔE 4 · #BB613E

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 4.6 · #C3663F

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 5.1 · #B66B46

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 5.8 · #AF633E

PPG

Mincemeat 1200-7

ΔE 6.1 · #B66A3C

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.2 · #C27355

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 6.3 · #D37A51

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.5 · #C27654

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 8.5 · #B55732

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 10 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.5 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 14.6 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#C16B47

#479DC2

Analogous

#C24760

#C16B47

#C2A947

Triadic

#C16B47

#47C26C

#6C47C2

Split-Complementary

#C16B47

#47C2A9

#4760C2

Tetradic

#C16B47

#60C247

#479DC2

#A947C2

Monochromatic

#542D1C

#8E4B2F

#C16B47

#D59A81

#E8C8BA

Rectangle

#C16B47

#9DC247

#479DC2

#6C47C2

Compound

#C16B47

#C2A947

#479DC2

#4760C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE896C

#D5A996

#E3CEC5

Darker

#A25432

#713921

#432112

Saturation

#977D72

#C26C47

#E06029

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.46:1

Deuteranopia

#C16B47

#9B8E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C16B47

#7F7F4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C16B47

#C06971

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Topaz 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

#D07D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C16B47

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8275

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.

#4184A1

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: #C16B47;

CSS — background

background-color: #C16B47;

CSS Variable

--color-topaz: #C16B47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'topaz': '#C16B47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C16B47] text-[#C16B47]

SCSS

$topaz: #C16B47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C16B47?

#C16B47 is Topaz, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C16B47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Topaz?

Topaz 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 Topaz?

Topaz 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 Topaz?

You can download Topaz 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 Topaz?

The hex code is #C16B47. In RGB it's 193, 107, 71, and in HSL it's 18°, 50%, 52%.

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