ORANGES

Warm Neutral

#C1B19D

RGB 193, 177, 157 · HSL 33°, 22%, 69% · CMYK 0, 8, 19, 24

Warm Neutral is #C1B19D in HEX — rgb(193, 177, 157), hsl(33°, 22%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 19%, 24%).

Warm Neutral pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 22%, 69%. 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#C1B19D

RGB193, 177, 157

HSL33°, 22%, 69%

HSV33°, 19%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 19, 24

Decimal12693917

CSS RGBrgb(193, 177, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 22%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 0.4 · #C2B19D

Dulux

Warm Neutral S13D3

ΔE 0.9 · #C0AF9C

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Beige SW2805

ΔE 1.3 · #C3B09D

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 1.5 · #C1B4A0

Behr

Ranch Tan QE-28

ΔE 1.7 · #C6B5A2

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 2 · #C7B39E

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 2.2 · #BCAB97

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.3 · #C4B2A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

ΔE 2.3 · #C0B5A0

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

ΔE 2.4 · #BEAB96

PPG

Summer Suede 14-14

ΔE 2.5 · #C7B8A4

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.6 · #B7AE9D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.1 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C1B19D

#9FAEC1

Analogous

#C1A09F

#C1B19D

#C0C19F

Triadic

#C1B19D

#9FC1B2

#B29FC1

Split-Complementary

#C1B19D

#9FC0C1

#A09FC1

Tetradic

#C1B19D

#9FC1A0

#9FAEC1

#C19FC0

Monochromatic

#79664E

#A48C70

#C1B19D

#DFD7CD

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C1B19D

#AEC19F

#9FAEC1

#B29FC1

Compound

#C1B19D

#C0C19F

#9FAEC1

#A09FC1

Variations

Lighter

#CEC1B2

#D8D0C7

#E8E4DF

Darker

#A78F72

#786349

#473A2A

Saturation

#B5B0AB

#C1B29F

#E0B580

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B19D

#BBB59E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B19D

#B4B4A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B19D

#C2AEB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm Neutral 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

#D0B191

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1B19D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB6B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7B93B0

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: #C1B19D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B19D;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-neutral: #C1B19D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-neutral': '#C1B19D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B19D] text-[#C1B19D]

SCSS

$warm-neutral: #C1B19D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B19D?

#C1B19D is Warm Neutral, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1B19D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Neutral?

Warm Neutral 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 Warm Neutral?

Warm Neutral 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 Warm Neutral?

You can download Warm Neutral 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 Warm Neutral?

The hex code is #C1B19D. In RGB it's 193, 177, 157, and in HSL it's 33°, 22%, 69%.

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