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Antiquity

#C2A462

RGB 194, 164, 98 · HSL 41°, 44%, 57% · CMYK 0, 15, 49, 24

Antiquity is #C2A462 in HEX — rgb(194, 164, 98), hsl(41°, 44%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 49%, 24%).

Antiquity pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 44%, 57%. 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#C2A462

RGB194, 164, 98

HSL41°, 44%, 57%

HSV41°, 49%, 76%

CMYK0, 15, 49, 24

Decimal12756066

CSS RGBrgb(194, 164, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 44%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Slice 870

ΔE 1.1 · #C4A461

Vista Paint

Lemon Slice C-869

ΔE 1.2 · #C3A460

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 1.2 · #C6A664

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 2.4 · #C6A668

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BC9F60

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 2.7 · #BBA262

Benjamin Moore

Millington HC-13

ΔE 2.9 · #B99D5C

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3.5 · #C0A569

Dulux

Yellow Maize S16E6

ΔE 4.5 · #C0A55A

Behr

Classic Gold PPU6-17

ΔE 4.7 · #C9A368

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 5.9 · #CA9F5E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.2 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.4 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 13.6 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#C2A462

#6180C2

Analogous

#C27361

#C2A462

#B0C261

Triadic

#C2A462

#61C2A3

#A361C2

Split-Complementary

#C2A462

#61B0C2

#7361C2

Tetradic

#C2A462

#61C273

#6180C2

#C261B0

Monochromatic

#635027

#9A7C3C

#C2A462

#D7C398

#ECE3CF

Rectangle

#C2A462

#80C261

#6180C2

#A361C2

Compound

#C2A462

#B0C261

#6180C2

#7361C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEB581

#D6C6A5

#E4DDCD

Darker

#AA883F

#775E29

#463717

Saturation

#A09783

#C2A361

#E0AE42

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A462

#B8AB62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A462

#AAAA6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A462

#C49CA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Antiquity 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

#D1A865

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A462

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEAD89

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.

#4D6BAA

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: #C2A462;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A462;

CSS Variable

--color-antiquity: #C2A462;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antiquity': '#C2A462' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A462] text-[#C2A462]

SCSS

$antiquity: #C2A462;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A462?

#C2A462 is Antiquity, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2A462 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antiquity?

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

What colors pair well with Antiquity?

Antiquity 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 Antiquity?

You can download Antiquity 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 Antiquity?

The hex code is #C2A462. In RGB it's 194, 164, 98, and in HSL it's 41°, 44%, 57%.

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