ORANGES

Palisade

#C3B497

RGB 195, 180, 151 · HSL 40°, 27%, 68% · CMYK 0, 8, 23, 24

Palisade is #C3B497 in HEX — rgb(195, 180, 151), hsl(40°, 27%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 24%).

Palisade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 27%, 68%. 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#C3B497

RGB195, 180, 151

HSL40°, 27%, 68%

HSV40°, 23%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 23, 24

Decimal12825751

CSS RGBrgb(195, 180, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 27%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Wicker Basket 280

ΔE 1.2 · #C7B699

Vista Paint

Wicker Basket C-279

ΔE 1.4 · #C5B495

Benjamin Moore

Bennington HC-82

ΔE 1.5 · #C3B69B

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 1.7 · #C1B298

PPG

Distant Valley 11-19

ΔE 1.8 · #C2B79A

Behr

Polo Tan N260-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C8B597

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 2.1 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.2 · #C6B294

Sherwin-Williams

Crewel Tan SW0011

ΔE 2.4 · #CBB99B

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #C0AE93

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2.8 · #C5BA9A

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 3 · #BEAC90

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.4 · #BCB596

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 4.2 · #CCB9A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C3B497

#97A6C3

Analogous

#C39F97

#C3B497

#BCC397

Triadic

#C3B497

#97C3B5

#B597C3

Split-Complementary

#C3B497

#97BCC3

#9F97C3

Tetradic

#C3B497

#97C39F

#97A6C3

#C397BC

Monochromatic

#7B6A47

#A89267

#C3B497

#DFD8C8

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#C3B497

#A6C397

#97A6C3

#B597C3

Compound

#C3B497

#BCC397

#97A6C3

#9F97C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFC4AC

#D9D2C3

#E8E4DD

Darker

#AC966A

#7C6943

#493D26

Saturation

#B4B0A7

#C3B597

#E1BF7A

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B497

#BEB798

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B497

#B7B79B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B497

#C4B0B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Palisade 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

#D2B48C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B497

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB9B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#788AAE

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: #C3B497;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B497;

CSS Variable

--color-palisade: #C3B497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'palisade': '#C3B497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B497] text-[#C3B497]

SCSS

$palisade: #C3B497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B497?

#C3B497 is Palisade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Palisade?

Palisade 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 Palisade?

Palisade 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 Palisade?

You can download Palisade 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 Palisade?

The hex code is #C3B497. In RGB it's 195, 180, 151, and in HSL it's 40°, 27%, 68%.

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