ORANGES

Basic Khaki

#C3B69F

RGB 195, 182, 159 · HSL 38°, 23%, 69% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 24

Basic Khaki is #C3B69F in HEX — rgb(195, 182, 159), hsl(38°, 23%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 24%).

Basic Khaki pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 23%, 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#C3B69F

RGB195, 182, 159

HSL38°, 23%, 69%

HSV38°, 18%, 76%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 24

Decimal12826271

CSS RGBrgb(195, 182, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 23%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09

ΔE 0.7 · #C4B7A1

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 1.2 · #BFB49D

Hallman-Lindsay

Helen Of Troy 350

ΔE 1.4 · #C3B89F

Sherwin-Williams

Windsor Greige SW7528

ΔE 1.5 · #C4B49C

Valspar

Oregon Coast 6007-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #C3B6A2

Benjamin Moore

Glacial AF-390

ΔE 1.7 · #C4B89E

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 1.7 · #C1B4A0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 1.8 · #C7BBA3

PPG

Dancing Dolphin 1102-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C4BAA1

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 2.3 · #C1B298

Kilz

Dusty Road LK160

ΔE 2.6 · #C9BBA7

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3.7 · #C9BEAB

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4.7 · #D1BAA5

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C3B69F

#9EABC2

Analogous

#C2A39E

#C3B69F

#BDC29E

Triadic

#C3B69F

#9EC2B5

#B59EC2

Split-Complementary

#C3B69F

#9EBDC2

#A39EC2

Tetradic

#C3B69F

#9EC2A3

#9EABC2

#C29EBD

Monochromatic

#7A6A4D

#A5916F

#C3B69F

#E0D9CD

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C3B69F

#ABC29E

#9EABC2

#B59EC2

Compound

#C3B69F

#BDC29E

#9EABC2

#A39EC2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC4B1

#D9D2C6

#E8E5DF

Darker

#A89471

#796748

#473C29

Saturation

#B5B1AA

#C2B59E

#E1BD7F

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B69F

#BFB9A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B69F

#B8B8A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B69F

#C4B3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Basic Khaki 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

#D2B592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B69F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFBAB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7B8FB0

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: #C3B69F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B69F;

CSS Variable

--color-basic-khaki: #C3B69F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basic-khaki': '#C3B69F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B69F] text-[#C3B69F]

SCSS

$basic-khaki: #C3B69F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B69F?

#C3B69F is Basic Khaki, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B69F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basic Khaki?

Basic Khaki 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 Basic Khaki?

Basic Khaki 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 Basic Khaki?

You can download Basic Khaki 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 Basic Khaki?

The hex code is #C3B69F. In RGB it's 195, 182, 159, and in HSL it's 38°, 23%, 69%.

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