ORANGES

Vast Desert

#C2B197

RGB 194, 177, 151 · HSL 36°, 26%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 24

Vast Desert is #C2B197 in HEX — rgb(194, 177, 151), hsl(36°, 26%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 24%).

Vast Desert pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 26%, 68%. 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#C2B197

RGB194, 177, 151

HSL36°, 26%, 68%

HSV36°, 22%, 76%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 24

Decimal12759447

CSS RGBrgb(194, 177, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 26%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 0.8 · #C1B298

Behr

Vast Desert UL170-17

ΔE 1.3 · #C1AF97

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #C0AE93

Sherwin-Williams

Khaki Shade SW7533

ΔE 1.3 · #C0AF97

Benjamin Moore

Kangaroo AF-145

ΔE 1.4 · #C0B299

PPG

Best Beige 1085-4 · 15-16

ΔE 1.7 · #C6B49C

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 2.2 · #BEAC90

Hallman-Lindsay

Wicker Basket 280

ΔE 2.3 · #C7B699

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.6 · #C6B294

Vista Paint

Wicker Basket C-279

ΔE 2.8 · #C5B495

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 3.2 · #C2B19D

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.1 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.8 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C2B197

#98A9C3

Analogous

#C39C98

#C2B197

#BEC398

Triadic

#C2B197

#98C3B2

#B298C3

Split-Complementary

#C2B197

#98BEC3

#9C98C3

Tetradic

#C2B197

#98C39C

#98A9C3

#C398BE

Monochromatic

#7A6648

#A68D68

#C2B197

#DFD6C8

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#C2B197

#A9C398

#98A9C3

#B298C3

Compound

#C2B197

#BEC398

#98A9C3

#9C98C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFC1AD

#D9D0C3

#E8E3DD

Darker

#AA916B

#7B6544

#483B27

Saturation

#B4AFA7

#C3B298

#E1B87A

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B197

#BCB598

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B197

#B4B49B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B197

#C3AEB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vast Desert 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

#D1B18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B197

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB6B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#788EAE

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: #C2B197;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B197;

CSS Variable

--color-vast-desert: #C2B197;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vast-desert': '#C2B197' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B197] text-[#C2B197]

SCSS

$vast-desert: #C2B197;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B197?

#C2B197 is Vast Desert, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B197 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vast Desert?

Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert?

Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert?

You can download Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert?

The hex code is #C2B197. In RGB it's 194, 177, 151, and in HSL it's 36°, 26%, 68%.

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