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Real Cork

#C1A17F

RGB 193, 161, 127 · HSL 31°, 35%, 63% · CMYK 0, 17, 34, 24

Real Cork is #C1A17F in HEX — rgb(193, 161, 127), hsl(31°, 35%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 34%, 24%).

Real Cork pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 35%, 63%. 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#C1A17F

RGB193, 161, 127

HSL31°, 35%, 63%

HSV31°, 34%, 76%

CMYK0, 17, 34, 24

Decimal12689791

CSS RGBrgb(193, 161, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 35%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bernard Beach K-1011

ΔE 1.3 · #BEA17F

Behr

Modern History MQ2-28

ΔE 1.6 · #BC9F7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocoa Nib 260

ΔE 1.7 · #BC9F7E

Dunn-Edwards

Graham Cracker DE6144

ΔE 2.1 · #C0A480

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 2.2 · #C8A683

Benjamin Moore

Cafe 1130

ΔE 2.3 · #C6A586

Valspar

Friendly Tan 2008-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #C29E7F

Sherwin-Williams

Farro SW9103

ΔE 2.4 · #C1A485

PPG

Siesta Dreams 1080-4

ΔE 2.9 · #C9A480

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CAA380

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.9 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 7.8 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 9.7 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#C1A17F

#80A0C2

Analogous

#C28180

#C1A17F

#C1C280

Triadic

#C1A17F

#80C2A2

#A280C2

Split-Complementary

#C1A17F

#80C1C2

#8180C2

Tetradic

#C1A17F

#80C281

#80A0C2

#C280C1

Monochromatic

#725537

#A57C50

#C1A17F

#DBC8B3

#F3EDE7

Rectangle

#C1A17F

#A0C280

#80A0C2

#A280C2

Compound

#C1A17F

#C1C280

#80A0C2

#8180C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEB499

#D7C7B6

#E6DED6

Darker

#AF8252

#7A5936

#48341F

Saturation

#ABA197

#C2A280

#E0A361

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1A17F

#B4AA7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1A17F

#A7A784

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1A17F

#C29DA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Real Cork 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

#D0A57A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1A17F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDAA9F

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.

#6587AC

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: #C1A17F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1A17F;

CSS Variable

--color-real-cork: #C1A17F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'real-cork': '#C1A17F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1A17F] text-[#C1A17F]

SCSS

$real-cork: #C1A17F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1A17F?

#C1A17F is Real Cork, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1A17F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Real Cork?

Real Cork 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 Real Cork?

Real Cork 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 Real Cork?

You can download Real Cork 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 Real Cork?

The hex code is #C1A17F. In RGB it's 193, 161, 127, and in HSL it's 31°, 35%, 63%.

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