ORANGES

Pecos

#C49E88

RGB 196, 158, 136 · HSL 22°, 34%, 65% · CMYK 0, 19, 31, 23

Pecos is #C49E88 in HEX — rgb(196, 158, 136), hsl(22°, 34%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 31%, 23%).

Pecos pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 34%, 65%. 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#C49E88

RGB196, 158, 136

HSL22°, 34%, 65%

HSV22°, 31%, 77%

CMYK0, 19, 31, 23

Decimal12885640

CSS RGBrgb(196, 158, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 34%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nutmeg 1227

Exact match

Valspar

Cinnamon Brulee 2006-7C

ΔE 0.9 · #C29E88

Behr

Canyon Dusk S210-4

ΔE 1.7 · #C19A86

Dulux

Primal S09F3

ΔE 2.9 · #CAA591

Dunn-Edwards

Moenkopi Tan DEC704

ΔE 3.5 · #C8A692

Vista Paint

Southwest Sand K-1067

ΔE 3.8 · #C2977E

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 3.9 · #C9A78D

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 4.2 · #BA947B

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 4.4 · #C59F91

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 4.8 · #D3AA94

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 7.5 · #B49D8D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.9 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#C49E88

#87AEC4

Analogous

#C4878F

#C49E88

#C4BC87

Triadic

#C49E88

#87C49E

#9E87C4

Split-Complementary

#C49E88

#87C4BC

#878FC4

Tetradic

#C49E88

#8FC487

#87AEC4

#BC87C4

Monochromatic

#78513B

#AB7454

#C49E88

#DDC7BB

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#C49E88

#AEC487

#87AEC4

#9E87C4

Compound

#C49E88

#C4BC87

#87AEC4

#878FC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0B19F

#D9C5BA

#E7DED8

Darker

#B07959

#7D5239

#4A3020

Saturation

#AFA39D

#C49E87

#E2966A

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C49E88

#B2AB88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C49E88

#A5A58B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C49E88

#C49C9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pecos 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

#D2A381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C49E88

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0A8A5

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.

#6C96AE

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: #C49E88;

CSS — background

background-color: #C49E88;

CSS Variable

--color-pecos: #C49E88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pecos': '#C49E88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C49E88] text-[#C49E88]

SCSS

$pecos: #C49E88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C49E88?

#C49E88 is Pecos, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C49E88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pecos?

Pecos 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 Pecos?

Pecos 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 Pecos?

You can download Pecos 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 Pecos?

The hex code is #C49E88. In RGB it's 196, 158, 136, and in HSL it's 22°, 34%, 65%.

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