ORANGES

Coral Clay

#C2B1A1

RGB 194, 177, 161 · HSL 29°, 21%, 70% · CMYK 0, 9, 17, 24

Coral Clay is #C2B1A1 in HEX — rgb(194, 177, 161), hsl(29°, 21%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 17%, 24%).

Coral Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 21%, 70%. 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#C2B1A1

RGB194, 177, 161

HSL29°, 21%, 70%

HSV29°, 17%, 76%

CMYK0, 9, 17, 24

Decimal12759457

CSS RGBrgb(194, 177, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 21%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Coral Clay DEC719

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 0.6 · #C4B2A2

Dulux

Frontier Fort S11C3

ΔE 1 · #C3B09F

Sherwin-Williams

Balanced Beige SW7037

ΔE 1.2 · #C0B2A2

Behr

Mink Haze MQ2-32

ΔE 1.5 · #C2AE9E

PPG

Discover 1021-3

ΔE 1.7 · #BDB0A0

Vista Paint

Beach Party K-1196

ΔE 1.7 · #C7B5A4

Valspar

Western Sandstone 1001-10A

ΔE 2 · #C0AC9C

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2.1 · #C2B19D

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 2.5 · #BCAB99

Benjamin Moore

Baja 997

ΔE 3 · #B8AB9B

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.7 · #B7AE9D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.5 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 7.3 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

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

#C2B1A1

#A2B3C3

Analogous

#C3A2A3

#C2B1A1

#C3C2A2

Triadic

#C2B1A1

#A2C3B2

#B2A2C3

Split-Complementary

#C2B1A1

#A2C3C2

#A2A3C3

Tetradic

#C2B1A1

#A3C3A2

#A2B3C3

#C2A2C3

Monochromatic

#7B6551

#A48B74

#C2B1A1

#E1D8D1

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#C2B1A1

#B3C3A2

#A2B3C3

#B2A2C3

Compound

#C2B1A1

#C3C2A2

#A2B3C3

#A2A3C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFC1B5

#D9D1C9

#E8E4E0

Darker

#A88E76

#79614B

#47392B

Saturation

#B7B2AE

#C3B2A2

#E1B184

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B1A1

#BBB6A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B1A1

#B4B4A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B1A1

#C3AFB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coral Clay 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

#D1B194

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B1A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB6B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7E99B2

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: #C2B1A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B1A1;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-clay: #C2B1A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-clay': '#C2B1A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B1A1] text-[#C2B1A1]

SCSS

$coral-clay: #C2B1A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B1A1?

#C2B1A1 is Coral Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B1A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Clay?

Coral Clay 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 Coral Clay?

Coral Clay 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 Coral Clay?

You can download Coral Clay 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 Coral Clay?

The hex code is #C2B1A1. In RGB it's 194, 177, 161, and in HSL it's 29°, 21%, 70%.

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