ORANGES

Adirondack Path

#C3AC9E

RGB 195, 172, 158 · HSL 23°, 24%, 69% · CMYK 0, 12, 19, 24

Adirondack Path is #C3AC9E in HEX — rgb(195, 172, 158), hsl(23°, 24%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 19%, 24%).

Adirondack Path pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 24%, 69%. 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#C3AC9E

RGB195, 172, 158

HSL23°, 24%, 69%

HSV23°, 19%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 19, 24

Decimal12823710

CSS RGBrgb(195, 172, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 24%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Adirondack Path 2004-10A

Exact match

Behr

Adobe Straw 760B-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C2ADA1

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Dune SW6086

ΔE 2 · #C5B1A2

PPG

Notorious 1074-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BDA998

Benjamin Moore

Driftscape 2106-50

ΔE 2.4 · #C2ADA3

Dulux

Frontier Fort S11C3

ΔE 2.5 · #C3B09F

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 2.8 · #BCAA9F

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.8 · #C4B2A2

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.9 · #C2AFA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 3.3 · #BCAB99

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 4.1 · #C2B19D

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.8 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.4 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 8.5 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C3AC9E

#9DB4C3

Analogous

#C39DA1

#C3AC9E

#C3BE9D

Triadic

#C3AC9E

#9DC3AC

#AC9DC3

Split-Complementary

#C3AC9E

#9DC3BE

#9DA1C3

Tetradic

#C3AC9E

#A1C39D

#9DB4C3

#BE9DC3

Monochromatic

#7B5E4C

#A6836E

#C3AC9E

#E0D4CC

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#C3AC9E

#B4C39D

#9DB4C3

#AC9DC3

Compound

#C3AC9E

#C3BE9D

#9DB4C3

#9DA1C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFBCB1

#D9CDC6

#E8E2DF

Darker

#AA8670

#7A5B47

#483529

Saturation

#B6AFAA

#C3AC9D

#E1A57F

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3AC9E

#B8B39E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3AC9E

#B0B0A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3AC9E

#C3AAAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Adirondack Path 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

#D2AE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3AC9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB3B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7B9CB0

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: #C3AC9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3AC9E;

CSS Variable

--color-adirondack-path: #C3AC9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adirondack-path': '#C3AC9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3AC9E] text-[#C3AC9E]

SCSS

$adirondack-path: #C3AC9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3AC9E?

#C3AC9E is Adirondack Path, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3AC9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adirondack Path?

Adirondack Path 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 Adirondack Path?

Adirondack Path 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 Adirondack Path?

You can download Adirondack Path 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 Adirondack Path?

The hex code is #C3AC9E. In RGB it's 195, 172, 158, and in HSL it's 23°, 24%, 69%.

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