ORANGES

Vast Desert

#C1AF97

RGB 193, 175, 151 · HSL 34°, 25%, 67% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 24

Vast Desert is #C1AF97 in HEX — rgb(193, 175, 151), hsl(34°, 25%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 24%).

Vast Desert pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 25%, 67%. 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#C1AF97

RGB193, 175, 151

HSL34°, 25%, 67%

HSV34°, 22%, 76%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 24

Decimal12693399

CSS RGBrgb(193, 175, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 25%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vast Desert UL170-17

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Khaki Shade SW7533

ΔE 0.4 · #C0AF97

PPG

Persuasion 1077-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C4AE96

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 1.7 · #C0AE93

Benjamin Moore

Kangaroo AF-145

ΔE 1.8 · #C0B299

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 1.8 · #C1B298

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2.4 · #C2B19D

Dunn-Edwards

Rincon Cove DEC757

ΔE 2.5 · #C7B39E

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 2.6 · #BCAB97

Hallman-Lindsay

Macadamia Brown 184

ΔE 3 · #BBA791

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.5 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4.5 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.6 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C1AF97

#96A8C0

Analogous

#C09996

#C1AF97

#BDC096

Triadic

#C1AF97

#96C0AE

#AE96C0

Split-Complementary

#C1AF97

#96BDC0

#9996C0

Tetradic

#C1AF97

#96C099

#96A8C0

#C096BD

Monochromatic

#766147

#A38966

#C1AF97

#DDD3C6

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C1AF97

#A8C096

#96A8C0

#AE96C0

Compound

#C1AF97

#BDC096

#96A8C0

#9996C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDBEAB

#D7CEC2

#E7E2DC

Darker

#A88D6A

#786144

#463927

Saturation

#B1ACA5

#C0AE96

#DFB276

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1AF97

#BAB397

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1AF97

#B2B29A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1AF97

#C2ACAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vast Desert 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

#D0B08C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1AF97

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB5B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#768EAD

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: #C1AF97;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1AF97;

CSS Variable

--color-vast-desert: #C1AF97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vast-desert': '#C1AF97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1AF97] text-[#C1AF97]

SCSS

$vast-desert: #C1AF97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1AF97?

#C1AF97 is Vast Desert, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1AF97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vast Desert?

Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert?

Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert?

You can download Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert?

The hex code is #C1AF97. In RGB it's 193, 175, 151, and in HSL it's 34°, 25%, 67%.

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