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Calfskin

#C1A188

RGB 193, 161, 136 · HSL 26°, 31%, 65% · CMYK 0, 17, 30, 24

Calfskin is #C1A188 in HEX — rgb(193, 161, 136), hsl(26°, 31%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 30%, 24%).

Calfskin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 31%, 65%. 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#C1A188

RGB193, 161, 136

HSL26°, 31%, 65%

HSV26°, 30%, 76%

CMYK0, 17, 30, 24

Decimal12689800

CSS RGBrgb(193, 161, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 31%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fox 1167

ΔE 1.2 · #C5A38A

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Barrel SW7714

ΔE 1.6 · #BFA287

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 1.8 · #BDA089

Behr

Basketry PPU4-5

ΔE 1.9 · #BEA287

Valspar

Cinnamon Brulee 2006-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #C29E88

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 2.5 · #C9A78D

PPG

Yosemite Trailhead 15-04

ΔE 3.2 · #C7A98D

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 3.3 · #B89E82

Vista Paint

Earthy Tan K-1035

ΔE 3.4 · #BE9B7E

Dunn-Edwards

Moenkopi Tan DEC704

ΔE 3.5 · #C8A692

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.2 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 6.3 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 9.2 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 14 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#C1A188

#8AA9C1

Analogous

#C18A8E

#C1A188

#C1BE8A

Triadic

#C1A188

#8AC1A2

#A28AC1

Split-Complementary

#C1A188

#8AC1BE

#8A8EC1

Tetradic

#C1A188

#8EC18A

#8AA9C1

#BE8AC1

Monochromatic

#75563E

#A77A58

#C1A188

#DCCABC

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#C1A188

#A9C18A

#8AA9C1

#A28AC1

Compound

#C1A188

#C1BE8A

#8AA9C1

#8A8EC1

Variations

Lighter

#CEB5A1

#D8C8BB

#E7DFD9

Darker

#AC7F5D

#7A573C

#483322

Saturation

#AEA59D

#C1A28A

#E09E6B

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1A188

#B3AB88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1A188

#A7A78C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1A188

#C29EA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Calfskin 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

#D0A581

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1A188

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDAAA5

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.

#6F91AB

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: #C1A188;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1A188;

CSS Variable

--color-calfskin: #C1A188;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calfskin': '#C1A188' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1A188] text-[#C1A188]

SCSS

$calfskin: #C1A188;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1A188?

#C1A188 is Calfskin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1A188 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calfskin?

Calfskin 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 Calfskin?

Calfskin 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 Calfskin?

You can download Calfskin 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 Calfskin?

The hex code is #C1A188. In RGB it's 193, 161, 136, and in HSL it's 26°, 31%, 65%.

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