ORANGES

Leatherbound

#C5AD8F

RGB 197, 173, 143 · HSL 33°, 32%, 67% · CMYK 0, 12, 27, 23

Leatherbound is #C5AD8F in HEX — rgb(197, 173, 143), hsl(33°, 32%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 27%, 23%).

Leatherbound pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 32%, 67%. 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#C5AD8F

RGB197, 173, 143

HSL33°, 32%, 67%

HSV33°, 27%, 77%

CMYK0, 12, 27, 23

Decimal12955023

CSS RGBrgb(197, 173, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 32%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Leatherbound 3004-10A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Townhall Tan SW7690

ΔE 1.1 · #C3AA8C

Behr

Woven Straw PPU7-21

ΔE 1.3 · #C1AB8C

PPG

Beige Tellin 15-31

ΔE 1.3 · #C6B092

Benjamin Moore

Biscotti CC-488

ΔE 1.7 · #C9AD8F

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1.8 · #C0AA8E

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 2.2 · #C0A98E

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.3 · #C6B294

Dunn-Edwards

Dover Plains DE6116

ΔE 2.4 · #CCAF92

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3.1 · #C9AB91

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 3.9 · #CCAB8C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.5 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 6.9 · #B6A38F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C5AD8F

#90A8C6

Analogous

#C69390

#C5AD8F

#C3C690

Triadic

#C5AD8F

#90C6AE

#AE90C6

Split-Complementary

#C5AD8F

#90C3C6

#9390C6

Tetradic

#C5AD8F

#90C693

#90A8C6

#C690C3

Monochromatic

#7D6140

#AC895D

#C5AD8F

#E0D3C2

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#C5AD8F

#A8C690

#90A8C6

#AE90C6

Compound

#C5AD8F

#C3C690

#90A8C6

#9390C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1BEA6

#DACEBF

#E8E2DB

Darker

#B08D61

#7F613D

#4B3923

Saturation

#B3ACA3

#C6AE90

#E2B073

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5AD8F

#BBB38F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5AD8F

#B1B193

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5AD8F

#C6A9AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Leatherbound 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

#D3AE86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5AD8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B3AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#738EAF

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: #C5AD8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5AD8F;

CSS Variable

--color-leatherbound: #C5AD8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leatherbound': '#C5AD8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5AD8F] text-[#C5AD8F]

SCSS

$leatherbound: #C5AD8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5AD8F?

#C5AD8F is Leatherbound, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5AD8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leatherbound?

Leatherbound 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 Leatherbound?

Leatherbound 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 Leatherbound?

You can download Leatherbound 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 Leatherbound?

The hex code is #C5AD8F. In RGB it's 197, 173, 143, and in HSL it's 33°, 32%, 67%.

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