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Venetian

#C5AA97

RGB 197, 170, 151 · HSL 25°, 28%, 68% · CMYK 0, 14, 23, 23

Venetian is #C5AA97 in HEX — rgb(197, 170, 151), hsl(25°, 28%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 23%, 23%).

Venetian pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 28%, 68%. 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#C5AA97

RGB197, 170, 151

HSL25°, 28%, 68%

HSV25°, 23%, 77%

CMYK0, 14, 23, 23

Decimal12954263

CSS RGBrgb(197, 170, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 28%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Venetian AF-185

Exact match

Valspar

Morning Coffee 2005-10A

ΔE 1.4 · #C3AB99

Vista Paint

Oak Plank C-147

ΔE 1.6 · #C6A897

PPG

Transcend 1079-4

ΔE 1.7 · #C3AC98

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 1.7 · #C9AA98

Behr

French Pastry MQ2-40

ΔE 2 · #C0A691

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 2.1 · #C8AE98

Dunn-Edwards

Trail Dust DE6123

ΔE 2.5 · #BFAA97

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.6 · #C8A99A

Dulux

Camel Hide S10D3

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A790

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 4.6 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 8.3 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C5AA97

#97B1C4

Analogous

#C4979A

#C5AA97

#C4C097

Triadic

#C5AA97

#97C4AA

#AA97C4

Split-Complementary

#C5AA97

#97C4C0

#979AC4

Tetradic

#C5AA97

#9AC497

#97B1C4

#C097C4

Monochromatic

#7C5C46

#A98266

#C5AA97

#E0D2C8

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#C5AA97

#B1C497

#97B1C4

#AA97C4

Compound

#C5AA97

#C4C097

#97B1C4

#979AC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0BBAB

#DACCC2

#E8E2DD

Darker

#AD8569

#7D5A42

#493526

Saturation

#B4ACA7

#C4AA97

#E2A579

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5AA97

#B9B297

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5AA97

#AFAF9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5AA97

#C5A8AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Venetian 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

#D3AC8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5AA97

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B1B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#7898AE

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: #C5AA97;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5AA97;

CSS Variable

--color-venetian: #C5AA97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venetian': '#C5AA97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5AA97] text-[#C5AA97]

SCSS

$venetian: #C5AA97;

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#CAAFA1 · ΔE 3.4

simplicity

#BBA18F · ΔE 3.4

Pensive

#BDAA95 · ΔE 3.5

Deer Field

#D0B19B · ΔE 3.6

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#D0AE9F · ΔE 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5AA97?

#C5AA97 is Venetian, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5AA97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venetian?

Venetian 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 Venetian?

Venetian 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 Venetian?

You can download Venetian 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 Venetian?

The hex code is #C5AA97. In RGB it's 197, 170, 151, and in HSL it's 25°, 28%, 68%.

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