ORANGES

Just Rosey

#C4A295

RGB 196, 162, 149 · HSL 17°, 28%, 68% · CMYK 0, 17, 24, 23

Just Rosey is #C4A295 in HEX — rgb(196, 162, 149), hsl(17°, 28%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 24%, 23%).

Just Rosey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 28%, 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#C4A295

RGB196, 162, 149

HSL17°, 28%, 68%

HSV17°, 24%, 77%

CMYK0, 17, 24, 23

Decimal12886677

CSS RGBrgb(196, 162, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 28%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

Exact match

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #C5A598

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Bisque DE6081

ΔE 1.4 · #C6A499

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

ΔE 1.4 · #C3A497

Dulux

Pragmatic S09E3

ΔE 1.8 · #C2A292

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 2.3 · #C1A097

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 2.4 · #C1A198

Behr

Art Deco Pink MQ1-50

ΔE 2.9 · #CAA99E

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 3.8 · #B99F90

Benjamin Moore

Café 2099-50

ΔE 4 · #C6AAA0

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.5 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 5.9 · #D1AF9B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.2 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12.1 · #AAA593

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C4A295

#97B7C4

Analogous

#C497A0

#C4A295

#C4BA97

Triadic

#C4A295

#97C4A3

#A397C4

Split-Complementary

#C4A295

#97C4BA

#97A0C4

Tetradic

#C4A295

#A0C497

#97B7C4

#BA97C4

Monochromatic

#7C5546

#A97966

#C4A295

#E0CEC8

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#C4A295

#B7C497

#97B7C4

#A397C4

Compound

#C4A295

#C4BA97

#97B7C4

#97A0C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0B6AB

#DAC9C2

#E8E0DD

Darker

#AD7C69

#7D5342

#493026

Saturation

#B4AAA7

#C4A397

#E29779

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4A295

#B3AE95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4A295

#A8A897

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4A295

#C4A1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Just Rosey 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

#D2A68B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4A295

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0ABAF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#789FAE

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: #C4A295;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4A295;

CSS Variable

--color-just-rosey: #C4A295;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'just-rosey': '#C4A295' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4A295] text-[#C4A295]

SCSS

$just-rosey: #C4A295;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4A295?

#C4A295 is Just Rosey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4A295 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Just Rosey?

Just Rosey 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 Just Rosey?

Just Rosey 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 Just Rosey?

You can download Just Rosey 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 Just Rosey?

The hex code is #C4A295. In RGB it's 196, 162, 149, and in HSL it's 17°, 28%, 68%.

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