ORANGES

Antique

#C39B4E

RGB 195, 155, 78 · HSL 39°, 49%, 54% · CMYK 0, 21, 60, 24

Antique is #C39B4E in HEX — rgb(195, 155, 78), hsl(39°, 49%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 60%, 24%).

Antique pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 49%, 54%. 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#C39B4E

RGB195, 155, 78

HSL39°, 49%, 54%

HSV39°, 60%, 76%

CMYK0, 21, 60, 24

Decimal12819278

CSS RGBrgb(195, 155, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 49%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Antique 217

Exact match

Dulux

Topelo Honey S15F7

ΔE 1.9 · #C09C4D

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 2.1 · #C99E53

Dunn-Edwards

Laredo Road DE5369

ΔE 2.9 · #C7994F

Behr

Donegal Tweed 310F-5

ΔE 3.5 · #BC9850

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 4.1 · #B79749

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 4.5 · #CB9E59

PPG

Amaretto Sours 1106-6

ΔE 5.4 · #C09856

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 5.6 · #B29445

Vista Paint

Bugle Boy C-898

ΔE 5.6 · #BB904C

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 5.9 · #D5A95F

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 6.3 · #C7A44B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.2 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.3 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 12.7 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.2 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#C39B4E

#5078C3

Analogous

#C36150

#C39B4E

#B2C350

Triadic

#C39B4E

#50C39B

#9B50C3

Split-Complementary

#C39B4E

#50B2C3

#6150C3

Tetradic

#C39B4E

#50C361

#5078C3

#C350B2

Monochromatic

#5B461F

#947233

#C39B4E

#D7BC89

#EADCC2

Rectangle

#C39B4E

#78C350

#5078C3

#9B50C3

Compound

#C39B4E

#B2C350

#5078C3

#6150C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFAF73

#D6C19B

#E4DAC8

Darker

#A77F35

#755823

#453413

Saturation

#9B8F78

#C39B50

#E1A432

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C39B4E

#B4A64D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C39B4E

#A3A35D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C39B4E

#C5939B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Antique 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

#D2A156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C39B4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFA67A

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.

#4466A6

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: #C39B4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C39B4E;

CSS Variable

--color-antique: #C39B4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique': '#C39B4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C39B4E] text-[#C39B4E]

SCSS

$antique: #C39B4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C39B4E?

#C39B4E is Antique, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C39B4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique?

Antique 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 Antique?

Antique 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 Antique?

You can download Antique 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 Antique?

The hex code is #C39B4E. In RGB it's 195, 155, 78, and in HSL it's 39°, 49%, 54%.

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