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Greek Amber

#C28D6C

RGB 194, 141, 108 · HSL 23°, 41%, 59% · CMYK 0, 27, 44, 24

Greek Amber is #C28D6C in HEX — rgb(194, 141, 108), hsl(23°, 41%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 44%, 24%).

Greek Amber pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 41%, 59%. 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#C28D6C

RGB194, 141, 108

HSL23°, 41%, 59%

HSV23°, 44%, 76%

CMYK0, 27, 44, 24

Decimal12750188

CSS RGBrgb(194, 141, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 41%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Greek Amber 2006-5B

Exact match

PPG

Hitching Post 1070-5

ΔE 2 · #C48D69

Benjamin Moore

Potters 1221 · CC-360

ΔE 2.5 · #BA8867

Dulux

Surprise S09G5

ΔE 2.5 · #C98F6E

Behr

Ferrous MQ4-37

ΔE 2.8 · #C98F6C

Sherwin-Williams

Oak Creek SW7718

ΔE 3.1 · #BB8D6B

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 3.6 · #C1876B

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 3.6 · #C89672

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 3.7 · #CD9470

Kilz

Adobe Bricks LB220-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C99378

Vista Paint

Peanut Brittle C-1009

ΔE 4.1 · #CC956F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.9 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.6 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.6 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.6 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.2 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C28D6C

#6CA0C1

Analogous

#C16C76

#C28D6C

#C1B76C

Triadic

#C28D6C

#6CC18C

#8C6CC1

Split-Complementary

#C28D6C

#6CC1B7

#6C76C1

Tetradic

#C28D6C

#76C16C

#6CA0C1

#B76CC1

Monochromatic

#68432C

#9E6542

#C28D6C

#D8B6A2

#EEE0D7

Rectangle

#C28D6C

#A0C16C

#6CA0C1

#8C6CC1

Compound

#C28D6C

#C1B76C

#6CA0C1

#6C76C1

Variations

Lighter

#CEA389

#D6BBAA

#E5D8D0

Darker

#AC6C45

#784A2D

#472B19

Saturation

#A3938A

#C18C6C

#E0854D

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C28D6C

#AA9F6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C28D6C

#989871

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C28D6C

#C28A8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Greek Amber 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

#D1966C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C28D6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE9B90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#548AAC

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: #C28D6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C28D6C;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-amber: #C28D6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-amber': '#C28D6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C28D6C] text-[#C28D6C]

SCSS

$greek-amber: #C28D6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C28D6C?

#C28D6C is Greek Amber, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C28D6C warm or cool?

Greek Amber reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Greek Amber?

Greek Amber 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 Greek Amber?

Greek Amber 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 Greek Amber?

You can download Greek Amber 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 Greek Amber?

The hex code is #C28D6C. In RGB it's 194, 141, 108, and in HSL it's 23°, 41%, 59%.

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