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Barcelona Beige

#C4B39C

RGB 196, 179, 156 · HSL 34°, 25%, 69% · CMYK 0, 9, 20, 23

Barcelona Beige is #C4B39C in HEX — rgb(196, 179, 156), hsl(34°, 25%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 20%, 23%).

Barcelona Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 25%, 69%. 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#C4B39C

RGB196, 179, 156

HSL34°, 25%, 69%

HSV34°, 20%, 77%

CMYK0, 9, 20, 23

Decimal12891036

CSS RGBrgb(196, 179, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 25%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Barcelona Beige SW7530

Exact match

PPG

Best Beige 1085-4 · 15-16

ΔE 0.8 · #C6B49C

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 1.4 · #C8B49E

Dunn-Edwards

Rincon Cove DEC757

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B39E

Behr

Elemental Tan MQ2-21

ΔE 1.6 · #C8B59C

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B39E

Benjamin Moore

Kangaroo AF-145

ΔE 1.7 · #C0B299

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 1.7 · #C2B19D

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 2.4 · #BFB49D

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

ΔE 2.7 · #C0B5A0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.2 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3.7 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4 · #D1BAA5

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C4B39C

#9CADC4

Analogous

#C49F9C

#C4B39C

#C1C49C

Triadic

#C4B39C

#9CC4B3

#B39CC4

Split-Complementary

#C4B39C

#9CC1C4

#9F9CC4

Tetradic

#C4B39C

#9CC49F

#9CADC4

#C49CC1

Monochromatic

#7C674B

#A78E6C

#C4B39C

#E0D8CC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C4B39C

#ADC49C

#9CADC4

#B39CC4

Compound

#C4B39C

#C1C49C

#9CADC4

#9F9CC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C2B0

#DAD1C5

#E8E4DE

Darker

#AB916F

#7B6446

#483A28

Saturation

#B6B1AA

#C4B39C

#E1B77F

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B39C

#BEB79D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B39C

#B6B69F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B39C

#C5B0B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Barcelona Beige 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

#D2B390

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B39C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B8B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#7B92B0

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: #C4B39C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B39C;

CSS Variable

--color-barcelona-beige: #C4B39C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barcelona-beige': '#C4B39C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B39C] text-[#C4B39C]

SCSS

$barcelona-beige: #C4B39C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B39C?

#C4B39C is Barcelona Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B39C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barcelona Beige?

Barcelona Beige 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 Barcelona Beige?

Barcelona Beige 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 Barcelona Beige?

You can download Barcelona Beige 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 Barcelona Beige?

The hex code is #C4B39C. In RGB it's 196, 179, 156, and in HSL it's 34°, 25%, 69%.

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