ORANGES

Chestnut Bisque

#C19C86

RGB 193, 156, 134 · HSL 22°, 32%, 64% · CMYK 0, 19, 31, 24

Chestnut Bisque is #C19C86 in HEX — rgb(193, 156, 134), hsl(22°, 32%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 31%, 24%).

Chestnut Bisque pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 32%, 64%. 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#C19C86

RGB193, 156, 134

HSL22°, 32%, 64%

HSV22°, 31%, 76%

CMYK0, 19, 31, 24

Decimal12688518

CSS RGBrgb(193, 156, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 32%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Cinnamon Brulee 2006-7C

ΔE 0.8 · #C29E88

Benjamin Moore

Nutmeg 1227

ΔE 0.9 · #C49E88

Behr

Canyon Dusk S210-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C19A86

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 3.5 · #BA947B

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 3.5 · #BDA089

Vista Paint

Southwest Sand K-1067

ΔE 3.6 · #C2977E

Dunn-Edwards

Moenkopi Tan DEC704

ΔE 4 · #C8A692

Sherwin-Williams

Wickerwork SW0010

ΔE 4.3 · #C19E80

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 4.3 · #B4977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

ΔE 5.1 · #BD9D7E

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.3 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 7 · #B49D8D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.6 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.2 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.4 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C19C86

#86ABC1

Analogous

#C1868E

#C19C86

#C1B986

Triadic

#C19C86

#86C19B

#9B86C1

Split-Complementary

#C19C86

#86C1B9

#868EC1

Tetradic

#C19C86

#8EC186

#86ABC1

#B986C1

Monochromatic

#724F3B

#A57255

#C19C86

#DBC5B8

#F5EEEB

Rectangle

#C19C86

#ABC186

#86ABC1

#9B86C1

Compound

#C19C86

#C1B986

#86ABC1

#868EC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDAF9E

#D7C4B9

#E6DDD8

Darker

#AC7759

#79513A

#472F21

Saturation

#ACA19A

#C19B86

#E09367

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C19C86

#B0A886

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C19C86

#A3A389

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C19C86

#C19A9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chestnut Bisque 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

#D0A280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C19C86

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDA7A4

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.

#6B93AA

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: #C19C86;

CSS — background

background-color: #C19C86;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-bisque: #C19C86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-bisque': '#C19C86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C19C86] text-[#C19C86]

SCSS

$chestnut-bisque: #C19C86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C19C86?

#C19C86 is Chestnut Bisque, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C19C86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut Bisque?

Chestnut Bisque 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 Chestnut Bisque?

Chestnut Bisque 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 Chestnut Bisque?

You can download Chestnut Bisque 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 Chestnut Bisque?

The hex code is #C19C86. In RGB it's 193, 156, 134, and in HSL it's 22°, 32%, 64%.

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