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Windsor Greige

#C4B49C

RGB 196, 180, 156 · HSL 36°, 25%, 69% · CMYK 0, 8, 20, 23

Windsor Greige is #C4B49C in HEX — rgb(196, 180, 156), hsl(36°, 25%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 23%).

Windsor Greige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#C4B49C

RGB196, 180, 156

HSL36°, 25%, 69%

HSV36°, 20%, 77%

CMYK0, 8, 20, 23

Decimal12891292

CSS RGBrgb(196, 180, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 25%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Windsor Greige SW7528

Exact match

PPG

Best Beige 1085-4 · 15-16

ΔE 0.8 · #C6B49C

Benjamin Moore

Kangaroo AF-145

ΔE 1.3 · #C0B299

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 1.4 · #C1B298

Behr

Windsor Tan MQ2-26

ΔE 1.4 · #C7B8A0

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 2.1 · #BFB49D

Dunn-Edwards

Rincon Cove DEC757

ΔE 2.2 · #C7B39E

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 2.2 · #C7B39E

Hallman-Lindsay

Helen Of Troy 350

ΔE 2.3 · #C3B89F

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2.3 · #C2B19D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.8 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.7 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4.3 · #C4B2A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C4B49C

#9CACC4

Analogous

#C4A09C

#C4B49C

#C0C49C

Triadic

#C4B49C

#9CC4B4

#B49CC4

Split-Complementary

#C4B49C

#9CC0C4

#A09CC4

Tetradic

#C4B49C

#9CC4A0

#9CACC4

#C49CC0

Monochromatic

#7C684B

#A7906C

#C4B49C

#E0D8CC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C4B49C

#ACC49C

#9CACC4

#B49CC4

Compound

#C4B49C

#C0C49C

#9CACC4

#A09CC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C3B0

#DAD2C5

#E8E4DE

Darker

#AB936F

#7B6646

#483C28

Saturation

#B6B1AA

#C4B49C

#E1BA7F

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B49C

#BEB89D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B49C

#B7B79F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B49C

#C5B1B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Windsor Greige 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

#D2B490

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B49C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B9B4

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.

#7B90B0

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: #C4B49C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B49C;

CSS Variable

--color-windsor-greige: #C4B49C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windsor-greige': '#C4B49C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B49C] text-[#C4B49C]

SCSS

$windsor-greige: #C4B49C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B49C?

#C4B49C is Windsor Greige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B49C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windsor Greige?

Windsor Greige 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 Windsor Greige?

Windsor Greige 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 Windsor Greige?

You can download Windsor Greige 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 Windsor Greige?

The hex code is #C4B49C. In RGB it's 196, 180, 156, and in HSL it's 36°, 25%, 69%.

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