ORANGES

Cardboard

#C19A6C

RGB 193, 154, 108 · HSL 32°, 41%, 59% · CMYK 0, 20, 44, 24

Cardboard is #C19A6C in HEX — rgb(193, 154, 108), hsl(32°, 41%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 44%, 24%).

Cardboard pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 41%, 59%. 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#C19A6C

RGB193, 154, 108

HSL32°, 41%, 59%

HSV32°, 44%, 76%

CMYK0, 20, 44, 24

Decimal12687980

CSS RGBrgb(193, 154, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 41%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lariat Tan 3004-7B

ΔE 0.9 · #BE986A

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 1.1 · #C49C6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Back To Basics 255

ΔE 2.2 · #C49A69

PPG

Welcome Home 1092-5

ΔE 2.3 · #C09C6A

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1112

ΔE 2.4 · #C09866

Vista Paint

Back to Basics C-254

ΔE 2.8 · #C49C69

Sherwin-Williams

Empire Gold SW0012

ΔE 2.9 · #C19F6E

Behr

Wilmington Tan 270F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #BA9866

Dulux

Shelter S12E5

ΔE 3.3 · #B8966B

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 4.2 · #B49161

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BF9974

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.6 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.5 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.1 · #B29B79

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.7 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#C19A6C

#6C94C1

Analogous

#C16E6C

#C19A6C

#BEC16C

Triadic

#C19A6C

#6CC199

#996CC1

Split-Complementary

#C19A6C

#6CBEC1

#6E6CC1

Tetradic

#C19A6C

#6CC16E

#6C94C1

#C16CBE

Monochromatic

#684C2C

#9E7342

#C19A6C

#D8BFA2

#EEE4D7

Rectangle

#C19A6C

#94C16C

#6C94C1

#996CC1

Compound

#C19A6C

#BEC16C

#6C94C1

#6E6CC1

Variations

Lighter

#CEAE89

#D6C2AA

#E5DBD0

Darker

#AC7C45

#78552D

#473219

Saturation

#A3978A

#C1996C

#E09B4D

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C19A6C

#B1A66C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C19A6C

#A2A273

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C19A6C

#C2959A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cardboard 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

#D0A06C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C19A6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDA590

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#547DAC

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: #C19A6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C19A6C;

CSS Variable

--color-cardboard: #C19A6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cardboard': '#C19A6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C19A6C] text-[#C19A6C]

SCSS

$cardboard: #C19A6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C19A6C?

#C19A6C is Cardboard, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C19A6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cardboard?

Cardboard 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 Cardboard?

Cardboard 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 Cardboard?

You can download Cardboard 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 Cardboard?

The hex code is #C19A6C. In RGB it's 193, 154, 108, and in HSL it's 32°, 41%, 59%.

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