ORANGES

Whistler Rose

#C49E8F

RGB 196, 158, 143 · HSL 17°, 31%, 66% · CMYK 0, 19, 27, 23

Whistler Rose is #C49E8F in HEX — rgb(196, 158, 143), hsl(17°, 31%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 27%, 23%).

Whistler Rose pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 31%, 66%. 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#C49E8F

RGB196, 158, 143

HSL17°, 31%, 66%

HSV17°, 27%, 77%

CMYK0, 19, 27, 23

Decimal12885647

CSS RGBrgb(196, 158, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 31%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 0.7 · #C29C8D

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 0.7 · #C59F91

Behr

Chestnut Bisque S200-4

ΔE 2.2 · #BE9A89

Benjamin Moore

Rosedale 1180

ΔE 2.3 · #C0988A

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 2.4 · #C4A295

Dulux

Earth Warming S08D4

ΔE 2.5 · #BF9D91

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 3 · #CCA195

Vista Paint

Calliope C-43

ΔE 3.1 · #C79A8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 3.5 · #C89A8D

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.1 · #B99F90

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 5.4 · #D2A994

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.4 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.3 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.3 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.6 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#C49E8F

#8DB4C3

Analogous

#C38D99

#C49E8F

#C3B88D

Triadic

#C49E8F

#8DC39D

#9D8DC3

Split-Complementary

#C49E8F

#8DC3B8

#8D99C3

Tetradic

#C49E8F

#99C38D

#8DB4C3

#B88DC3

Monochromatic

#784F3F

#A9715B

#C49E8F

#DEC8C0

#F6F1EE

Rectangle

#C49E8F

#B4C38D

#8DB4C3

#9D8DC3

Compound

#C49E8F

#C3B88D

#8DB4C3

#8D99C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFB0A4

#D9C5BD

#E7DEDA

Darker

#AE765F

#7C4F3D

#492E23

Saturation

#B0A5A0

#C39D8D

#E19070

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C49E8F

#B1AB8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C49E8F

#A5A591

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C49E8F

#C49DA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Whistler Rose 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

#D2A386

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C49E8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0A8AB

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.

#729CAD

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: #C49E8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C49E8F;

CSS Variable

--color-whistler-rose: #C49E8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whistler-rose': '#C49E8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C49E8F] text-[#C49E8F]

SCSS

$whistler-rose: #C49E8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C49E8F?

#C49E8F is Whistler Rose, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C49E8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whistler Rose?

Whistler Rose 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 Whistler Rose?

Whistler Rose 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 Whistler Rose?

You can download Whistler Rose 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 Whistler Rose?

The hex code is #C49E8F. In RGB it's 196, 158, 143, and in HSL it's 17°, 31%, 66%.

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