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Pragmatic

#C2A593

RGB 194, 165, 147 · HSL 23°, 28%, 67% · CMYK 0, 15, 24, 24

Pragmatic is #C2A593 in HEX — rgb(194, 165, 147), hsl(23°, 28%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 24%, 24%).

Pragmatic pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 28%, 67%. 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#C2A593

RGB194, 165, 147

HSL23°, 28%, 67%

HSV23°, 24%, 76%

CMYK0, 15, 24, 24

Decimal12756371

CSS RGBrgb(194, 165, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 28%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Interface Tan SW6059

ΔE 0.9 · #C1A392

Vista Paint

Oak Plank C-147

ΔE 1.4 · #C6A897

Dulux

Pragmatic S09E3

ΔE 1.8 · #C2A292

Benjamin Moore

Venetian AF-185

ΔE 1.9 · #C5AA97

Behr

French Pastry MQ2-40

ΔE 2 · #C0A691

Dunn-Edwards

Howdy Partner DE6095

ΔE 2.5 · #C6A698

Valspar

Boulder Beige 3001-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #C1A995

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.5 · #C8A99A

PPG

Wright Stone Grey FLLW858

ΔE 2.9 · #BDA496

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 3.2 · #B99F90

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C8AE98

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4.4 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 9.5 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.3 · #CAC4B0

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

#C2A593

#93B0C2

Analogous

#C29399

#C2A593

#C2BD93

Triadic

#C2A593

#93C2A5

#A593C2

Split-Complementary

#C2A593

#93C2BD

#9399C2

Tetradic

#C2A593

#99C293

#93B0C2

#BD93C2

Monochromatic

#795844

#A77D62

#C2A593

#DECEC4

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#C2A593

#B0C293

#93B0C2

#A593C2

Compound

#C2A593

#C2BD93

#93B0C2

#9399C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFB7A9

#D9CAC0

#E7E0DC

Darker

#AB8166

#7B5741

#483325

Saturation

#B2A9A4

#C2A593

#E19E75

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A593

#B4AE93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A593

#AAAA95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A593

#C2A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pragmatic 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

#D1A889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A593

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEADAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#7698AD

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: #C2A593;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A593;

CSS Variable

--color-pragmatic: #C2A593;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pragmatic': '#C2A593' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A593] text-[#C2A593]

SCSS

$pragmatic: #C2A593;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A593?

#C2A593 is Pragmatic, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2A593 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pragmatic?

Pragmatic 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 Pragmatic?

Pragmatic 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 Pragmatic?

You can download Pragmatic 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 Pragmatic?

The hex code is #C2A593. In RGB it's 194, 165, 147, and in HSL it's 23°, 28%, 67%.

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