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Pinata

#C17A62

RGB 193, 122, 98 · HSL 15°, 43%, 57% · CMYK 0, 37, 49, 24

Pinata is #C17A62 in HEX — rgb(193, 122, 98), hsl(15°, 43%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 49%, 24%).

Pinata pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 43%, 57%. 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#C17A62

RGB193, 122, 98

HSL15°, 43%, 57%

HSV15°, 49%, 76%

CMYK0, 37, 49, 24

Decimal12679778

CSS RGBrgb(193, 122, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 43%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinata MQ1-26

ΔE 1.4 · #BF7761

Sherwin-Williams

Caribbean Coral SW2854

ΔE 1.8 · #BE795E

Vista Paint

First Lady C-1059

ΔE 2.1 · #C27965

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 2.4 · #C57B67

Benjamin Moore

Coral CSP-1135

ΔE 2.4 · #BE7B65

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 3.2 · #C4795D

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn's Hill 38

ΔE 3.2 · #BA7A61

PPG

Crushed Cinnamon 1063-6 · 16-28

ΔE 3.5 · #B7735E

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Saddle DE5187

ΔE 3.8 · #B5745C

Valspar

Cattle Drive 2007-5A

ΔE 4.4 · #B77658

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 5.1 · #CF8571

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.2 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.8 · #C27654

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.1 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 9.9 · #C5714F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.2 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#C17A62

#62A9C0

Analogous

#C0627A

#C17A62

#C0A962

Triadic

#C17A62

#62C07A

#7A62C0

Split-Complementary

#C17A62

#62C0A9

#627AC0

Tetradic

#C17A62

#7AC062

#62A9C0

#A962C0

Monochromatic

#623627

#99543D

#C17A62

#D6A899

#ECD7D0

Rectangle

#C17A62

#A9C062

#62A9C0

#7A62C0

Compound

#C17A62

#C0A962

#62A9C0

#627AC0

Variations

Lighter

#CD9482

#D5B1A5

#E4D3CD

Darker

#A95A40

#763D2A

#462318

Saturation

#9F8A83

#C07A62

#E06A43

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

3.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.23:1

Deuteranopia

#C17A62

#A09660

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C17A62

#8A8A66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C17A62

#C0797F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pinata 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

#D08865

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C17A62

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8D89

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.

#4E92A9

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: #C17A62;

CSS — background

background-color: #C17A62;

CSS Variable

--color-pinata: #C17A62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinata': '#C17A62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C17A62] text-[#C17A62]

SCSS

$pinata: #C17A62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C17A62?

#C17A62 is Pinata, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C17A62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinata?

Pinata 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 Pinata?

Pinata 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 Pinata?

You can download Pinata 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 Pinata?

The hex code is #C17A62. In RGB it's 193, 122, 98, and in HSL it's 15°, 43%, 57%.

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