ORANGES

Kangaroo

#C4AD92

RGB 196, 173, 146 · HSL 32°, 30%, 67% · CMYK 0, 12, 26, 23

Kangaroo is #C4AD92 in HEX — rgb(196, 173, 146), hsl(32°, 30%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 26%, 23%).

Kangaroo pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 30%, 67%. 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.

HEX#C4AD92
RGB196, 173, 146
HSL32°, 30%, 67%
HSV32°, 26%, 77%
CMYK0, 12, 26, 23
Decimal12889490
CSS RGBrgb(196, 173, 146)
CSS HSLhsl(32, 30%, 67%)

PPG

Kangaroo 1078-4 · 15-12

Exact match

Behr

Basswood MQ2-46

ΔE 1.4 · #C7AE95

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1.4 · #C0AA8E

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 1.5 · #C0A98E

Valspar

Leatherbound 3004-10A

ΔE 1.7 · #C5AD8F

Benjamin Moore

Truffle AF-130

ΔE 1.9 · #C7B198

Sherwin-Williams

Nomadic Desert SW6107

ΔE 1.9 · #C7B198

Dunn-Edwards

Sandal DEC715

ΔE 2.1 · #C8AE96

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.4 · #C6B294

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 2.9 · #C9AB91

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 3 · #C8AE98

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.6 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.5 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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.

Complementary

#C4AD92
#92A9C4

Analogous

#C49392
#C4AD92
#C2C492

Triadic

#C4AD92
#92C4AD
#AD92C4

Split-Complementary

#C4AD92
#92C2C4
#9392C4

Tetradic

#C4AD92
#92C493
#92A9C4
#C492C2

Monochromatic

#7B6042
#A98760
#C4AD92
#DFD2C3
#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#C4AD92
#A9C492
#92A9C4
#AD92C4

Compound

#C4AD92
#C2C492
#92A9C4
#9392C4

Lighter

#D0BDA7
#D9CDC0
#E8E2DB

Darker

#AE8B63
#7D603F
#4A3824

Saturation

#B2ABA3
#C4AD92
#E2AE74

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

Aa

vs White

2.16:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

9.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4AD92
#BBB392

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4AD92
#B1B196

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4AD92
#C5AAAD

Original → Simulated

Warm · Inviting

Kangaroo 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
#D2AE89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4AD92

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B3AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#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.

#758FAD

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #C4AD92;
CSS — background
background-color: #C4AD92;
CSS Variable
--color-kangaroo: #C4AD92;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'kangaroo': '#C4AD92' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#C4AD92] text-[#C4AD92]
SCSS
$kangaroo: #C4AD92;
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What color is #C4AD92?

#C4AD92 is Kangaroo, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4AD92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kangaroo?

Kangaroo 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 Kangaroo?

Kangaroo 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 Kangaroo?

You can download Kangaroo 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 Kangaroo?

The hex code is #C4AD92. In RGB it's 196, 173, 146, and in HSL it's 32°, 30%, 67%.

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