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Pacific Bluffs

#C2A487

RGB 194, 164, 135 · HSL 29°, 33%, 65% · CMYK 0, 15, 30, 24

Pacific Bluffs is #C2A487 in HEX — rgb(194, 164, 135), hsl(29°, 33%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 30%, 24%).

Pacific Bluffs pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 33%, 65%. 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#C2A487

RGB194, 164, 135

HSL29°, 33%, 65%

HSV29°, 30%, 76%

CMYK0, 15, 30, 24

Decimal12756103

CSS RGBrgb(194, 164, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 33%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pacific Bluffs S240-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Farro SW9103

ΔE 1.1 · #C1A485

Benjamin Moore

Cafe 1130

ΔE 1.8 · #C6A586

PPG

Yosemite Trailhead 15-04

ΔE 2 · #C7A98D

Vista Paint

Tailored Tan C-238

ΔE 2.6 · #BD9F7F

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 2.7 · #C9A78D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

ΔE 2.9 · #BD9D7E

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AB91

Valspar

Doe Eyes 3002-9C

ΔE 3.4 · #B79D80

Dunn-Edwards

Graham Cracker DE6144

ΔE 3.8 · #C0A480

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.6 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.1 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.7 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 7 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 7.8 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C2A487

#88A7C3

Analogous

#C38889

#C2A487

#C3C288

Triadic

#C2A487

#88C3A5

#A588C3

Split-Complementary

#C2A487

#88C3C2

#8889C3

Tetradic

#C2A487

#89C388

#88A7C3

#C288C3

Monochromatic

#77583C

#AA7E55

#C2A487

#DDCBBB

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#C2A487

#A7C388

#88A7C3

#A588C3

Compound

#C2A487

#C3C288

#88A7C3

#8889C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFB7A0

#D8C9BA

#E7E0D9

Darker

#AF835A

#7C5A3A

#493421

Saturation

#AFA59D

#C3A588

#E1A46A

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A487

#B5AD87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A487

#AAAA8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A487

#C3A1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pacific Bluffs 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

#D1A880

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A487

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEADA5

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.

#6D8EAD

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: #C2A487;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A487;

CSS Variable

--color-pacific-bluffs: #C2A487;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pacific-bluffs': '#C2A487' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A487] text-[#C2A487]

SCSS

$pacific-bluffs: #C2A487;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A487?

#C2A487 is Pacific Bluffs, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2A487 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pacific Bluffs?

Pacific Bluffs 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 Pacific Bluffs?

Pacific Bluffs 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 Pacific Bluffs?

You can download Pacific Bluffs 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 Pacific Bluffs?

The hex code is #C2A487. In RGB it's 194, 164, 135, and in HSL it's 29°, 33%, 65%.

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