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Tan Oak

#C2AA87

RGB 194, 170, 135 · HSL 36°, 33%, 65% · CMYK 0, 12, 30, 24

Tan Oak is #C2AA87 in HEX — rgb(194, 170, 135), hsl(36°, 33%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 24%).

Tan Oak pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#C2AA87

RGB194, 170, 135

HSL36°, 33%, 65%

HSV36°, 30%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 30, 24

Decimal12757639

CSS RGBrgb(194, 170, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 33%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 1.4 · #BFA984

Benjamin Moore

Capilano 1076 · CC-440

ΔE 1.7 · #C1A888

Sherwin-Williams

Camelback SW6122

ΔE 1.7 · #C5AA85

PPG

Wright Dark Eggshell FLLW726

ΔE 2 · #C8AC89

Vista Paint

Serengeti Safari K-987

ΔE 2.2 · #BDA882

Hallman-Lindsay

Flaxen Field historic-flaxen-field

ΔE 2.2 · #BBA684

Behr

Woven Straw PPU7-21

ΔE 2.4 · #C1AB8C

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #BDA67F

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3 · #BBA67F

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 4.3 · #CCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.4 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.4 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.7 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 8.1 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.5 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C2AA87

#88A0C3

Analogous

#C38E88

#C2AA87

#BDC388

Triadic

#C2AA87

#88C3AC

#AC88C3

Split-Complementary

#C2AA87

#88BDC3

#8E88C3

Tetradic

#C2AA87

#88C38E

#88A0C3

#C388BD

Monochromatic

#775F3C

#AA8855

#C2AA87

#DDCFBB

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#C2AA87

#A0C388

#88A0C3

#AC88C3

Compound

#C2AA87

#BDC388

#88A0C3

#8E88C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFBCA0

#D8CCBA

#E7E1D9

Darker

#AF8D5A

#7C623A

#493921

Saturation

#AFA89D

#C3AC88

#E1B26A

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2AA87

#B9B087

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2AA87

#AEAE8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2AA87

#C3A6AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tan Oak 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

#D1AC80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2AA87

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB1A5

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.

#6D86AD

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: #C2AA87;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2AA87;

CSS Variable

--color-tan-oak: #C2AA87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tan-oak': '#C2AA87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2AA87] text-[#C2AA87]

SCSS

$tan-oak: #C2AA87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2AA87?

#C2AA87 is Tan Oak, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2AA87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tan Oak?

Tan Oak 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 Tan Oak?

Tan Oak 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 Tan Oak?

You can download Tan Oak 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 Tan Oak?

The hex code is #C2AA87. In RGB it's 194, 170, 135, and in HSL it's 36°, 33%, 65%.

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