ORANGES

Ivory Brown

#C4B8A9

RGB 196, 184, 169 · HSL 33°, 19%, 72% · CMYK 0, 6, 14, 23

Ivory Brown is #C4B8A9 in HEX — rgb(196, 184, 169), hsl(33°, 19%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 23%).

Ivory Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 19%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C4B8A9

RGB196, 184, 169

HSL33°, 19%, 72%

HSV33°, 14%, 77%

CMYK0, 6, 14, 23

Decimal12892329

CSS RGBrgb(196, 184, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 19%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Clean Sweep 2007-10B

ΔE 1 · #C5B7A9

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 1 · #C4BAAB

Benjamin Moore

Old CSP-65

ΔE 1.2 · #C5BBAC

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 1.3 · #C7BBAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Thistle Gray 197

ΔE 1.3 · #C0B6A8

Sherwin-Williams

Analytical Gray SW7051

ΔE 1.5 · #BFB6A7

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B7A9

Behr

Pasha Brown MQ2-51

ΔE 1.6 · #C0B4A4

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1.8 · #C8BCAB

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 1.9 · #C1B5A9

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.6 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.9 · #C9BEAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.9 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.9 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C4B8A9

#AAB6C5

Analogous

#C5ABAA

#C4B8A9

#C4C5AA

Triadic

#C4B8A9

#AAC5B9

#B9AAC5

Split-Complementary

#C4B8A9

#AAC4C5

#ABAAC5

Tetradic

#C4B8A9

#AAC5AB

#AAB6C5

#C5AAC4

Monochromatic

#7F6D57

#A6937D

#C4B8A9

#E4DED8

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#C4B8A9

#B6C5AA

#AAB6C5

#B9AAC5

Compound

#C4B8A9

#C4C5AA

#AAB6C5

#ABAAC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C7BB

#DBD5CD

#E9E6E3

Darker

#A8957D

#7A6750

#483C2E

Saturation

#BCB8B4

#C5B9AA

#E2BC8D

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B8A9

#BFBBAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B8A9

#BABAAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B8A9

#C5B6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ivory Brown 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

#D2B79A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B8A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BCBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#839AB5

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: #C4B8A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B8A9;

CSS Variable

--color-ivory-brown: #C4B8A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivory-brown': '#C4B8A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B8A9] text-[#C4B8A9]

SCSS

$ivory-brown: #C4B8A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B8A9?

#C4B8A9 is Ivory Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B8A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivory Brown?

Ivory Brown 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 Ivory Brown?

Ivory Brown 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 Ivory Brown?

You can download Ivory Brown 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 Ivory Brown?

The hex code is #C4B8A9. In RGB it's 196, 184, 169, and in HSL it's 33°, 19%, 72%.

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