ORANGES

Diverse Beige

#C2B4A7

RGB 194, 180, 167 · HSL 29°, 18%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 14, 24

Diverse Beige is #C2B4A7 in HEX — rgb(194, 180, 167), hsl(29°, 18%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 24%).

Diverse Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 18%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2B4A7

RGB194, 180, 167

HSL29°, 18%, 71%

HSV29°, 14%, 76%

CMYK0, 7, 14, 24

Decimal12760231

CSS RGBrgb(194, 180, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 18%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Diverse Beige SW6079

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 1 · #C1B5A9

Behr

Smokestack N220-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BFB3A7

Valspar

Clean Sweep 2007-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #C5B7A9

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 1.5 · #BFB1A6

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Thistle Gray 197

ΔE 1.7 · #C0B6A8

Benjamin Moore

Knitting CSP-405

ΔE 1.9 · #C6B8AD

Vista Paint

Castellina K-1173

ΔE 2 · #C5B7AD

PPG

Discover 1021-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BDB0A0

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.4 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 3.6 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.7 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 6.6 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C2B4A7

#A8B5C2

Analogous

#C2A8A8

#C2B4A7

#C2C2A8

Triadic

#C2B4A7

#A8C2B5

#B5A8C2

Split-Complementary

#C2B4A7

#A8C2C2

#A8A8C2

Tetradic

#C2B4A7

#A8C2A8

#A8B5C2

#C2A8C2

Monochromatic

#7B6856

#A38E7B

#C2B4A7

#E2DBD5

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#C2B4A7

#B5C2A8

#A8B5C2

#B5A8C2

Compound

#C2B4A7

#C2C2A8

#A8B5C2

#A8A8C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC3B9

#D9D2CC

#E8E5E2

Darker

#A6907C

#776350

#463A2E

Saturation

#B9B5B1

#C2B5A8

#E1B489

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B4A7

#BCB8A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B4A7

#B6B6A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B4A7

#C2B2B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Diverse Beige 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

#D1B498

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B4A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB9BD

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#819BB3

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: #C2B4A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B4A7;

CSS Variable

--color-diverse-beige: #C2B4A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diverse-beige': '#C2B4A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B4A7] text-[#C2B4A7]

SCSS

$diverse-beige: #C2B4A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B4A7?

#C2B4A7 is Diverse Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B4A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diverse Beige?

Diverse Beige 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 Diverse Beige?

Diverse Beige 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 Diverse Beige?

You can download Diverse Beige 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 Diverse Beige?

The hex code is #C2B4A7. In RGB it's 194, 180, 167, and in HSL it's 29°, 18%, 71%.

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