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Harmonic Tan

#C1B287

RGB 193, 178, 135 · HSL 44°, 32%, 64% · CMYK 0, 8, 30, 24

Harmonic Tan is #C1B287 in HEX — rgb(193, 178, 135), hsl(44°, 32%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 30%, 24%).

Harmonic Tan pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 32%, 64%. 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#C1B287

RGB193, 178, 135

HSL44°, 32%, 64%

HSV44°, 30%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 30, 24

Decimal12694151

CSS RGBrgb(193, 178, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 32%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Green Gold C-316

ΔE 1.4 · #C2B086

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BCB186

Hallman-Lindsay

High Chief 394

ΔE 2.1 · #BDB388

PPG

Earthy Cane 1103-4

ΔE 2.6 · #C5B28B

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 3.1 · #C6B183

Benjamin Moore

Shakespeare 228

ΔE 3.1 · #CBB98D

Valspar

Tweed Jacket 3007-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #C6B083

Dulux

Candidate S17D3

ΔE 3.6 · #C3BA90

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 3.7 · #C1B98F

Behr

Palomino Tan BXC-07

ΔE 3.7 · #C1B18D

Sherwin-Williams

Harmonic Tan SW6136

ΔE 3.8 · #C6B08A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.9 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.1 · #C6B294

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7.4 · #BCB596

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

#C1B287

#8695C1

Analogous

#C19486

#C1B287

#B3C186

Triadic

#C1B287

#86C1B1

#B186C1

Split-Complementary

#C1B287

#86B3C1

#9486C1

Tetradic

#C1B287

#86C194

#8695C1

#C186B3

Monochromatic

#72643B

#A59055

#C1B287

#DBD1B8

#F5F2EB

Rectangle

#C1B287

#95C186

#8695C1

#B186C1

Compound

#C1B287

#B3C186

#8695C1

#9486C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDC19E

#D7CFB9

#E6E2D8

Darker

#AC9659

#79693A

#473D21

Saturation

#ACA79A

#C1B186

#E0BF67

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B287

#BEB488

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B287

#B5B58E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B287

#C3ACB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Harmonic Tan 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

#D0B280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1B287

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB7A5

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.

#6B7CAA

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: #C1B287;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B287;

CSS Variable

--color-harmonic-tan: #C1B287;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harmonic-tan': '#C1B287' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B287] text-[#C1B287]

SCSS

$harmonic-tan: #C1B287;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B287?

#C1B287 is Harmonic Tan, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1B287 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harmonic Tan?

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

What colors pair well with Harmonic Tan?

Harmonic Tan 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 Harmonic Tan?

You can download Harmonic Tan 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 Harmonic Tan?

The hex code is #C1B287. In RGB it's 193, 178, 135, and in HSL it's 44°, 32%, 64%.

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