ORANGES

Pheasant

#C17C54

RGB 193, 124, 84 · HSL 22°, 47%, 54% · CMYK 0, 36, 56, 24

Pheasant is #C17C54 in HEX — rgb(193, 124, 84), hsl(22°, 47%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 56%, 24%).

Pheasant pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 47%, 54%. 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#C17C54

RGB193, 124, 84

HSL22°, 47%, 54%

HSV22°, 56%, 76%

CMYK0, 36, 56, 24

Decimal12680276

CSS RGBrgb(193, 124, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 47%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sienna 104

ΔE 1.5 · #BE7851

Sherwin-Williams

Armagnac SW6354

ΔE 1.7 · #C38058

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 2.6 · #C37C59

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BD7C4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Semolina 1011

ΔE 3.5 · #B6774F

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 3.6 · #C28359

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

ΔE 3.8 · #BC734B

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 3.8 · #BF7756

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.2 · #C27654

Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 5.5 · #B77E53

Valspar

Canyon Sun 3001-5A

ΔE 5.5 · #C78351

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.5 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 7.5 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.5 · #C57B67

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.4 · #B97D31

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

#C17C54

#5398C1

Analogous

#C15361

#C17C54

#C1B253

Triadic

#C17C54

#53C17B

#7B53C1

Split-Complementary

#C17C54

#53C1B2

#5361C1

Tetradic

#C17C54

#61C153

#5398C1

#B253C1

Monochromatic

#5A3620

#925735

#C17C54

#D5A68B

#E9D1C3

Rectangle

#C17C54

#98C153

#5398C1

#7B53C1

Compound

#C17C54

#C1B253

#5398C1

#5361C1

Variations

Lighter

#CD9575

#D5B19D

#E3D2C8

Darker

#A56038

#734125

#442614

Saturation

#9A8579

#C17B53

#E07333

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

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.28:1

Deuteranopia

#C17C54

#A29652

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C17C54

#8B8B5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C17C54

#C17980

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pheasant 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

#D08A5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C17C54

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8F7E

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.

#4682A4

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: #C17C54;

CSS — background

background-color: #C17C54;

CSS Variable

--color-pheasant: #C17C54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pheasant': '#C17C54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C17C54] text-[#C17C54]

SCSS

$pheasant: #C17C54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C17C54?

#C17C54 is Pheasant, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C17C54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pheasant?

Pheasant 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 Pheasant?

Pheasant 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 Pheasant?

You can download Pheasant 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 Pheasant?

The hex code is #C17C54. In RGB it's 193, 124, 84, and in HSL it's 22°, 47%, 54%.

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