ORANGES

Friendly Tan

#C29E7F

RGB 194, 158, 127 · HSL 28°, 35%, 63% · CMYK 0, 19, 35, 24

Friendly Tan is #C29E7F in HEX — rgb(194, 158, 127), hsl(28°, 35%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 35%, 24%).

Friendly Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 35%, 63%. 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#C29E7F

RGB194, 158, 127

HSL28°, 35%, 63%

HSV28°, 35%, 76%

CMYK0, 19, 35, 24

Decimal12754559

CSS RGBrgb(194, 158, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 35%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Friendly Tan 2008-8A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Wickerwork SW0010

ΔE 0.7 · #C19E80

Behr

Milano MQ2-12

ΔE 1.5 · #BF9E80

Vista Paint

Earthy Tan K-1035

ΔE 1.6 · #BE9B7E

Benjamin Moore

Metallic 2163-40

ΔE 1.7 · #BF9A7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

ΔE 1.8 · #BD9D7E

PPG

Maison De Campagne 15-01

ΔE 2.3 · #BB9B7D

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CAA380

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Hearth DE6110

ΔE 3.2 · #BE9677

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 3.4 · #C8A683

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.2 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.1 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.3 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 9.8 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C29E7F

#80A3C2

Analogous

#C28082

#C29E7F

#C2BF80

Triadic

#C29E7F

#80C29E

#9E80C2

Split-Complementary

#C29E7F

#80C2BF

#8082C2

Tetradic

#C29E7F

#82C280

#80A3C2

#BF80C2

Monochromatic

#725237

#A57850

#C29E7F

#DBC6B3

#F3EDE7

Rectangle

#C29E7F

#A3C280

#80A3C2

#9E80C2

Compound

#C29E7F

#C2BF80

#80A3C2

#8082C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEB299

#D7C5B6

#E6DDD6

Darker

#AF7D52

#7A5636

#48321F

Saturation

#ABA097

#C29E80

#E09C61

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C29E7F

#B2A97F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C29E7F

#A5A584

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C29E7F

#C39A9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Friendly Tan 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

#D1A37A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C29E7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEA89F

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.

#658BAC

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: #C29E7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C29E7F;

CSS Variable

--color-friendly-tan: #C29E7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'friendly-tan': '#C29E7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C29E7F] text-[#C29E7F]

SCSS

$friendly-tan: #C29E7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C29E7F?

#C29E7F is Friendly Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C29E7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Friendly Tan?

Friendly Tan 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 Friendly Tan?

Friendly Tan 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 Friendly Tan?

You can download Friendly 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 Friendly Tan?

The hex code is #C29E7F. In RGB it's 194, 158, 127, and in HSL it's 28°, 35%, 63%.

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