ORANGES

North

#C4B9AF

RGB 196, 185, 175 · HSL 29°, 15%, 73% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 23

North is #C4B9AF in HEX — rgb(196, 185, 175), hsl(29°, 15%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 23%).

North pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 15%, 73%. 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#C4B9AF

RGB196, 185, 175

HSL29°, 15%, 73%

HSV29°, 11%, 77%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 23

Decimal12892591

CSS RGBrgb(196, 185, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 15%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

North AC-38

Exact match

Kilz

Trinket TB-23

ΔE 0.5 · #C4BAB0

PPG

Legendary 1019-3

ΔE 0.8 · #C6BAAF

Valspar

Gallery Grey 2006-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #C3B8AC

Vista Paint

Castellina K-1173

ΔE 1.3 · #C5B7AD

Sherwin-Williams

Versatile Gray SW6072

ΔE 1.3 · #C1B6AB

Dulux

Natural Flow SN3F3

ΔE 1.6 · #C4BCB3

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 1.9 · #C1B5A9

Behr

Grey Mist HDC-CT-21

ΔE 1.9 · #BEB7AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 2.1 · #C7BEB2

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.4 · #C4BEB4

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.6 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.1 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 5.7 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C4B9AF

#B0BAC4

Analogous

#C4B0B0

#C4B9AF

#C4C4B0

Triadic

#C4B9AF

#B0C4BA

#BAB0C4

Split-Complementary

#C4B9AF

#B0C4C4

#B0B0C4

Tetradic

#C4B9AF

#B0C4B0

#B0BAC4

#C4B0C4

Monochromatic

#7E6D5D

#A49384

#C4B9AF

#E5E0DC

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#C4B9AF

#BAC4B0

#B0BAC4

#BAB0C4

Compound

#C4B9AF

#C4C4B0

#B0BAC4

#B0B0C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C8C0

#DBD6D0

#E9E7E4

Darker

#A69484

#776655

#463B31

Saturation

#BDBAB7

#C4BAB0

#E2B993

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B9AF

#BFBCB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B9AF

#BBBBB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B9AF

#C4B8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

North 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

#D2B79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B9AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BCC3

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.

#869FB6

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: #C4B9AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B9AF;

CSS Variable

--color-north: #C4B9AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'north': '#C4B9AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B9AF] text-[#C4B9AF]

SCSS

$north: #C4B9AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B9AF?

#C4B9AF is North, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B9AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with North?

North 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 North?

North 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 North?

You can download North 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 North?

The hex code is #C4B9AF. In RGB it's 196, 185, 175, and in HSL it's 29°, 15%, 73%.

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