ORANGES

Narcissus

#C39449

RGB 195, 148, 73 · HSL 37°, 50%, 53% · CMYK 0, 24, 63, 24

Narcissus is #C39449 in HEX — rgb(195, 148, 73), hsl(37°, 50%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 63%, 24%).

Narcissus pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 50%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C39449

RGB195, 148, 73

HSL37°, 50%, 53%

HSV37°, 63%, 76%

CMYK0, 24, 63, 24

Decimal12817481

CSS RGBrgb(195, 148, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 50%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Laredo Road DE5369

ΔE 2 · #C7994F

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2160-30

ΔE 2.5 · #CA9850

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 2.8 · #C89848

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 3.1 · #CC974D

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

ΔE 3.9 · #CF994E

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 4 · #C99E53

Dulux

Centra S14F8

ΔE 4.4 · #C08B45

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 4.6 · #CE9650

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 5.1 · #CB9E59

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 5.3 · #D1974C

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 6 · #CD9147

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.2 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 6.6 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.4 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 11.9 · #E4A467

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#C39449

#4B79C3

Analogous

#C3594B

#C39449

#B5C34B

Triadic

#C39449

#4BC395

#954BC3

Split-Complementary

#C39449

#4BB5C3

#594BC3

Tetradic

#C39449

#4BC359

#4B79C3

#C34BB5

Monochromatic

#58411D

#916C30

#C39449

#D6B785

#E9D9BE

Rectangle

#C39449

#79C34B

#4B79C3

#954BC3

Compound

#C39449

#B5C34B

#4B79C3

#594BC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFAA6F

#D6BE99

#E4D8C6

Darker

#A57933

#735421

#443112

Saturation

#998B75

#C3954B

#E19C2D

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C39449

#B1A248

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C39449

#9D9D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C39449

#C58D94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Narcissus 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

#D29C52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C39449

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFA176

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.

#4267A4

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: #C39449;

CSS — background

background-color: #C39449;

CSS Variable

--color-narcissus: #C39449;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'narcissus': '#C39449' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C39449] text-[#C39449]

SCSS

$narcissus: #C39449;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C39449?

#C39449 is Narcissus, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C39449 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Narcissus?

Narcissus 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 Narcissus?

Narcissus 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 Narcissus?

You can download Narcissus 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 Narcissus?

The hex code is #C39449. In RGB it's 195, 148, 73, and in HSL it's 37°, 50%, 53%.

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