ORANGES

Mid Tan

#C48E5E

RGB 196, 142, 94 · HSL 28°, 46%, 57% · CMYK 0, 28, 52, 23

Mid Tan is #C48E5E in HEX — rgb(196, 142, 94), hsl(28°, 46%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 52%, 23%).

Mid Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 46%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C48E5E

RGB196, 142, 94

HSL28°, 46%, 57%

HSV28°, 52%, 77%

CMYK0, 28, 52, 23

Decimal12881502

CSS RGBrgb(196, 142, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 46%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 2 · #C28E61

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 1147

ΔE 2.3 · #BF885A

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

ΔE 2.7 · #C68B5A

Behr

Glazed Ginger PPU3-13

ΔE 2.7 · #C28B60

Valspar

Pronghorn 3002-5A

ΔE 3.4 · #BF8655

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 4.2 · #BB8E5E

Vista Paint

Peace of Mind C-1003

ΔE 4.4 · #BF865D

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 5.7 · #BB8E55

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C08A4F

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.9 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.5 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.5 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.5 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 11.7 · #E4A467

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C48E5E

#5F95C4

Analogous

#C45F62

#C48E5E

#C4C05F

Triadic

#C48E5E

#5FC48E

#8E5FC4

Split-Complementary

#C48E5E

#5FC4C0

#5F62C4

Tetradic

#C48E5E

#62C45F

#5F95C4

#C05FC4

Monochromatic

#654325

#9C683A

#C48E5E

#D8B597

#EDDDCF

Rectangle

#C48E5E

#95C45F

#5F95C4

#8E5FC4

Compound

#C48E5E

#C4C05F

#5F95C4

#5F62C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0A57F

#D7BBA3

#E5D8CC

Darker

#AC713C

#784D27

#472D16

Saturation

#A09082

#C48E5F

#E18C41

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C48E5E

#ADA05D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48E5E

#999966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48E5E

#C58990

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mid Tan 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

#D29762

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48E5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09C86

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4B7FAC

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: #C48E5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48E5E;

CSS Variable

--color-mid-tan: #C48E5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mid-tan': '#C48E5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48E5E] text-[#C48E5E]

SCSS

$mid-tan: #C48E5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48E5E?

#C48E5E is Mid Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C48E5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mid Tan?

Mid Tan 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 Mid Tan?

Mid Tan 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 Mid Tan?

You can download Mid Tan 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 Mid Tan?

The hex code is #C48E5E. In RGB it's 196, 142, 94, and in HSL it's 28°, 46%, 57%.

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