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Croissant

#C4AB86

RGB 196, 171, 134 · HSL 36°, 34%, 65% · CMYK 0, 13, 32, 23

Croissant is #C4AB86 in HEX — rgb(196, 171, 134), hsl(36°, 34%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 23%).

Croissant pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#C4AB86

RGB196, 171, 134

HSL36°, 34%, 65%

HSV36°, 32%, 77%

CMYK0, 13, 32, 23

Decimal12888966

CSS RGBrgb(196, 171, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 34%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Camelback SW6122

ΔE 0.9 · #C5AA85

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 1.6 · #BFA984

PPG

Wright Dark Eggshell FLLW726

ΔE 1.7 · #C8AC89

Vista Paint

Prairie Sand C-288

ΔE 1.8 · #C6AF88

Hallman-Lindsay

Only Yesterday 296

ΔE 1.9 · #C9B08A

Benjamin Moore

Brunswick 1061

ΔE 2 · #C3A781

Behr

Raffia Ribbon PPU7-20

ΔE 2.4 · #CBB08D

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #BDA67F

Dulux

Pony S13E4

ΔE 2.6 · #C6A881

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 4.5 · #CCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.1 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.3 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 8.7 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C4AB86

#87A0C4

Analogous

#C48D87

#C4AB86

#BEC487

Triadic

#C4AB86

#87C4AC

#AC87C4

Split-Complementary

#C4AB86

#87BEC4

#8D87C4

Tetradic

#C4AB86

#87C48D

#87A0C4

#C487BE

Monochromatic

#785F3B

#AB8854

#C4AB86

#DDCFBB

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#C4AB86

#A0C487

#87A0C4

#AC87C4

Compound

#C4AB86

#BEC487

#87A0C4

#8D87C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0BC9F

#D9CDBA

#E7E1D8

Darker

#B08D59

#7D6239

#4A3920

Saturation

#AFA89D

#C4AC87

#E2B26A

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4AB86

#BBB186

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4AB86

#B0B08C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4AB86

#C5A6AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Croissant 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

#D2AD80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4AB86

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B2A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6C86AE

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: #C4AB86;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4AB86;

CSS Variable

--color-croissant: #C4AB86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'croissant': '#C4AB86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4AB86] text-[#C4AB86]

SCSS

$croissant: #C4AB86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4AB86?

#C4AB86 is Croissant, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4AB86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Croissant?

Croissant 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 Croissant?

Croissant 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 Croissant?

You can download Croissant 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 Croissant?

The hex code is #C4AB86. In RGB it's 196, 171, 134, and in HSL it's 36°, 34%, 65%.

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