ORANGES

Palomino Tan

#C2AA8D

RGB 194, 170, 141 · HSL 33°, 30%, 66% · CMYK 0, 12, 27, 24

Palomino Tan is #C2AA8D in HEX — rgb(194, 170, 141), hsl(33°, 30%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 27%, 24%).

Palomino Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 30%, 66%. 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#C2AA8D

RGB194, 170, 141

HSL33°, 30%, 66%

HSV33°, 27%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 27, 24

Decimal12757645

CSS RGBrgb(194, 170, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 30%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Townhall Tan SW7690

ΔE 0.7 · #C3AA8C

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1 · #C0AA8E

Valspar

Leatherbound 3004-10A

ΔE 1.2 · #C5AD8F

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 1.2 · #C0A98E

Benjamin Moore

Brookline HC-47

ΔE 1.3 · #C1A78A

Behr

Woven Straw PPU7-21

ΔE 1.3 · #C1AB8C

PPG

Kangaroo 1078-4 · 15-12

ΔE 1.6 · #C4AD92

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 2.6 · #BEAC90

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3 · #C9AB91

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.1 · #C6B294

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 4.1 · #CCAB8C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 6 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.5 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.8 · #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

#C2AA8D

#8EA6C2

Analogous

#C2918E

#C2AA8D

#C0C28E

Triadic

#C2AA8D

#8EC2AB

#AB8EC2

Split-Complementary

#C2AA8D

#8EC0C2

#918EC2

Tetradic

#C2AA8D

#8EC291

#8EA6C2

#C28EC0

Monochromatic

#775F40

#A8865D

#C2AA8D

#DDD0C0

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#C2AA8D

#A6C28E

#8EA6C2

#AB8EC2

Compound

#C2AA8D

#C0C28E

#8EA6C2

#918EC2

Variations

Lighter

#CEBCA5

#D8CCBE

#E7E1DA

Darker

#AD8A61

#7B603E

#483823

Saturation

#B0A9A0

#C2AB8E

#E1AE70

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2AA8D

#B8B08D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2AA8D

#AEAE91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2AA8D

#C3A6AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Palomino 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

#D1AC85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2AA8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB1A9

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.

#738CAC

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: #C2AA8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2AA8D;

CSS Variable

--color-palomino-tan: #C2AA8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'palomino-tan': '#C2AA8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2AA8D] text-[#C2AA8D]

SCSS

$palomino-tan: #C2AA8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2AA8D?

#C2AA8D is Palomino Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2AA8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Palomino Tan?

Palomino 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 Palomino Tan?

Palomino 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 Palomino Tan?

You can download Palomino 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 Palomino Tan?

The hex code is #C2AA8D. In RGB it's 194, 170, 141, and in HSL it's 33°, 30%, 66%.

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