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Pocket Watch

#C1AE7A

RGB 193, 174, 122 · HSL 44°, 36%, 62% · CMYK 0, 10, 37, 24

Pocket Watch is #C1AE7A in HEX — rgb(193, 174, 122), hsl(44°, 36%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 37%, 24%).

Pocket Watch pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 36%, 62%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C1AE7A

RGB193, 174, 122

HSL44°, 36%, 62%

HSV44°, 37%, 76%

CMYK0, 10, 37, 24

Decimal12693114

CSS RGBrgb(193, 174, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 36%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pocket Watch N290-5

Exact match

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 1.6 · #C5B27F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 2.1 · #C2B078

Benjamin Moore

Avant 272

ΔE 2.5 · #C2AA78

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 2.7 · #C4B47D

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #BCAE7D

PPG

Nettle 1111-4

ΔE 3.3 · #BBAC7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 3.3 · #BAAD75

Vista Paint

Goldie Oldie C-386

ΔE 3.4 · #BBAD74

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 3.5 · #C6B183

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 3.5 · #C1A878

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.5 · #B3A477

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.4 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.6 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 9.1 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.1 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C1AE7A

#7B8EC1

Analogous

#C18B7B

#C1AE7A

#B1C17B

Triadic

#C1AE7A

#7BC1AE

#AE7BC1

Split-Complementary

#C1AE7A

#7BB1C1

#8B7BC1

Tetradic

#C1AE7A

#7BC18B

#7B8EC1

#C17BB1

Monochromatic

#6F5F34

#A38C4D

#C1AE7A

#D9CEAF

#F2EEE3

Rectangle

#C1AE7A

#8EC17B

#7B8EC1

#AE7BC1

Compound

#C1AE7A

#B1C17B

#7B8EC1

#8B7BC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDBF96

#D7CDB3

#E6E1D5

Darker

#AE954F

#796735

#483C1E

Saturation

#A9A394

#C1AE7B

#E0BD5C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1AE7A

#BCB17B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1AE7A

#B1B182

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1AE7A

#C3A7AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pocket Watch brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D0AF77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1AE7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB49B

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.

#6175AB

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: #C1AE7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1AE7A;

CSS Variable

--color-pocket-watch: #C1AE7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pocket-watch': '#C1AE7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1AE7A] text-[#C1AE7A]

SCSS

$pocket-watch: #C1AE7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1AE7A?

#C1AE7A is Pocket Watch, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1AE7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pocket Watch?

Pocket Watch works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Pocket Watch?

Pocket Watch pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pocket Watch?

You can download Pocket Watch 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 Pocket Watch?

The hex code is #C1AE7A. In RGB it's 193, 174, 122, and in HSL it's 44°, 36%, 62%.

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