ORANGES

Brunswick

#C3A781

RGB 195, 167, 129 · HSL 35°, 35%, 64% · CMYK 0, 14, 34, 24

Brunswick is #C3A781 in HEX — rgb(195, 167, 129), hsl(35°, 35%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 34%, 24%).

Brunswick pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 35%, 64%. 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#C3A781

RGB195, 167, 129

HSL35°, 35%, 64%

HSV35°, 34%, 76%

CMYK0, 14, 34, 24

Decimal12822401

CSS RGBrgb(195, 167, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 35%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brunswick 1061

Exact match

Vista Paint

Coastal Sand C-1438

ΔE 1.1 · #C6A883

Dulux

Chickpea S12E4

ΔE 1.1 · #C5A780

Sherwin-Williams

Camelback SW6122

ΔE 1.3 · #C5AA85

Dunn-Edwards

Graham Cracker DE6144

ΔE 1.5 · #C0A480

Behr

Harvest Home MQ2-13

ΔE 1.9 · #C9AA83

Hallman-Lindsay

Season Finale 267

ΔE 2 · #BEA27B

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #BDA67F

PPG

Wright Dark Eggshell FLLW726

ΔE 2.6 · #C8AC89

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 4.6 · #CCAB8C

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.8 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.9 · #C6B294

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 10.4 · #D6C39E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C3A781

#839EC3

Analogous

#C38883

#C3A781

#BEC383

Triadic

#C3A781

#83C3A9

#A983C3

Split-Complementary

#C3A781

#83BEC3

#8883C3

Tetradic

#C3A781

#83C388

#839EC3

#C383BE

Monochromatic

#755C38

#A98451

#C3A781

#DCCDB7

#F5F1EA

Rectangle

#C3A781

#9EC383

#839EC3

#A983C3

Compound

#C3A781

#BEC383

#839EC3

#8883C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFBA9C

#D8CBB8

#E7E0D7

Darker

#B08A55

#7C6037

#49381F

Saturation

#ADA59A

#C3A983

#E1AE65

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3A781

#B8AE81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3A781

#ACAC87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3A781

#C4A2A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brunswick 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

#D2AA7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3A781

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFAFA0

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.

#6885AD

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: #C3A781;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3A781;

CSS Variable

--color-brunswick: #C3A781;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brunswick': '#C3A781' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3A781] text-[#C3A781]

SCSS

$brunswick: #C3A781;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3A781?

#C3A781 is Brunswick, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3A781 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brunswick?

Brunswick 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 Brunswick?

Brunswick 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 Brunswick?

You can download Brunswick 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 Brunswick?

The hex code is #C3A781. In RGB it's 195, 167, 129, and in HSL it's 35°, 35%, 64%.

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