REDS

Andes Ash

#C1A198

RGB 193, 161, 152 · HSL 13°, 25%, 68% · CMYK 0, 17, 21, 24

Andes Ash is #C1A198 in HEX — rgb(193, 161, 152), hsl(13°, 25%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 21%, 24%).

Andes Ash pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 25%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C1A198

RGB193, 161, 152

HSL13°, 25%, 68%

HSV13°, 21%, 76%

CMYK0, 17, 21, 24

Decimal12689816

CSS RGBrgb(193, 161, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 25%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 0.5 · #C1A097

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Bisque DE6081

ΔE 1.9 · #C6A499

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

ΔE 2.3 · #C3A497

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 2.4 · #C4A295

Dulux

Earth Warming S08D4

ΔE 2.4 · #BF9D91

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #C5A598

Behr

Patchwork Pink HDC-NT-06

ΔE 2.8 · #C5A8A0

Benjamin Moore

Sandblast 2103-50

ΔE 3.3 · #C0A09D

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.2 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.5 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.7 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.7 · #B8A7A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 11.8 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.9 · #BA9873

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1A198

#99B9C2

Analogous

#C299A5

#C1A198

#C2B699

Triadic

#C1A198

#99C2A2

#A299C2

Split-Complementary

#C1A198

#99C2B6

#99A5C2

Tetradic

#C1A198

#A5C299

#99B9C2

#B699C2

Monochromatic

#795349

#A57669

#C1A198

#DECEC9

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#C1A198

#B9C299

#99B9C2

#A299C2

Compound

#C1A198

#C2B699

#99B9C2

#99A5C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEB4AD

#D8C8C4

#E7E0DD

Darker

#A9796C

#7A5145

#472E28

Saturation

#B4AAA7

#C2A299

#E0917A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1A198

#B1AC98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1A198

#A7A799

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1A198

#C1A0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Andes Ash carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D0A58D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1A198

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDAAB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#78A3AE

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: #C1A198;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1A198;

CSS Variable

--color-andes-ash: #C1A198;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'andes-ash': '#C1A198' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1A198] text-[#C1A198]

SCSS

$andes-ash: #C1A198;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1A198?

#C1A198 is Andes Ash, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C1A198 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Andes Ash?

Andes Ash works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Andes Ash?

Andes Ash pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Andes Ash?

You can download Andes Ash 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 Andes Ash?

The hex code is #C1A198. In RGB it's 193, 161, 152, and in HSL it's 13°, 25%, 68%.

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