ORANGES

Simple

#C3A67A

RGB 195, 166, 122 · HSL 36°, 38%, 62% · CMYK 0, 15, 37, 24

Simple is #C3A67A in HEX — rgb(195, 166, 122), hsl(36°, 38%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 24%).

Simple pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 38%, 62%. 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#C3A67A

RGB195, 166, 122

HSL36°, 38%, 62%

HSV36°, 37%, 76%

CMYK0, 15, 37, 24

Decimal12822138

CSS RGBrgb(195, 166, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 38%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Simple 1097

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Medallion DEC729

ΔE 0.5 · #C3A679

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 1.3 · #C2A377

Dulux

Cobbler S14E4

ΔE 1.3 · #C4A97D

Behr

Real Cork S280-4

ΔE 2 · #BFA47B

Vista Paint

Season Finale C-266

ΔE 2.2 · #BEA37A

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Straw SW2813

ΔE 2.4 · #CAAB7D

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #C2A878

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 2.6 · #C1A878

Hallman-Lindsay

Season Finale 267

ΔE 3 · #BEA27B

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 6 · #CAA380

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.4 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.8 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.2 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 11.8 · #D6C39E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C3A67A

#7997C3

Analogous

#C38179

#C3A67A

#BCC379

Triadic

#C3A67A

#79C3A5

#A579C3

Split-Complementary

#C3A67A

#79BCC3

#8179C3

Tetradic

#C3A67A

#79C381

#7997C3

#C379BC

Monochromatic

#715833

#A5814A

#C3A67A

#DBC9AE

#F2ECE3

Rectangle

#C3A67A

#97C379

#7997C3

#A579C3

Compound

#C3A67A

#BCC379

#7997C3

#8179C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFB794

#D8C9B2

#E6DFD4

Darker

#B1894C

#7B5E33

#49371C

Saturation

#A9A093

#C3A579

#E1AB5B

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3A67A

#B8AD7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3A67A

#ABAB81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3A67A

#C5A1A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Simple 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

#D2A977

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3A67A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFAE9B

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.

#5F7FAD

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: #C3A67A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3A67A;

CSS Variable

--color-simple: #C3A67A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simple': '#C3A67A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3A67A] text-[#C3A67A]

SCSS

$simple: #C3A67A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3A67A?

#C3A67A is Simple, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3A67A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simple?

Simple 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 Simple?

Simple 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 Simple?

You can download Simple 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 Simple?

The hex code is #C3A67A. In RGB it's 195, 166, 122, and in HSL it's 36°, 38%, 62%.

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