ORANGES

California Stucco

#C5AD9A

RGB 197, 173, 154 · HSL 27°, 27%, 69% · CMYK 0, 12, 22, 23

California Stucco is #C5AD9A in HEX — rgb(197, 173, 154), hsl(27°, 27%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 23%).

California Stucco pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 27%, 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#C5AD9A

RGB197, 173, 154

HSL27°, 27%, 69%

HSV27°, 22%, 77%

CMYK0, 12, 22, 23

Decimal12955034

CSS RGBrgb(197, 173, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 27%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Transcend 1079-4

ΔE 0.8 · #C3AC98

Valspar

Morning Coffee 2005-10A

ΔE 0.9 · #C3AB99

Behr

Sanderling S220-3

ΔE 1.1 · #C8AF9D

Benjamin Moore

Venetian AF-185

ΔE 1.5 · #C5AA97

Dunn-Edwards

Trail Dust DE6123

ΔE 1.8 · #BFAA97

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 1.9 · #C8AE98

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Beige SW2805

ΔE 2.2 · #C3B09D

Vista Paint

Swiss Cream K-1019

ΔE 2.5 · #BEA893

Dulux

Frontier Fort S11C3

ΔE 2.5 · #C3B09F

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 3.2 · #BCAB99

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3.4 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4.7 · #D1BAA5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.7 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 7.6 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.5 · #BA9873

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

#C5AD9A

#9BB2C5

Analogous

#C59B9D

#C5AD9A

#C5C39B

Triadic

#C5AD9A

#9BC5AE

#AE9BC5

Split-Complementary

#C5AD9A

#9BC5C3

#9B9DC5

Tetradic

#C5AD9A

#9DC59B

#9BB2C5

#C39BC5

Monochromatic

#7E6149

#A9876A

#C5AD9A

#E1D5CB

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#C5AD9A

#B2C59B

#9BB2C5

#AE9BC5

Compound

#C5AD9A

#C5C39B

#9BB2C5

#9B9DC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1BEAF

#DACEC5

#E9E3DE

Darker

#AD8A6C

#7E5E44

#4A3727

Saturation

#B6AFAA

#C5AE9B

#E2AB7E

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5AD9A

#BAB49A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5AD9A

#B1B19D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5AD9A

#C6ABAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

California Stucco 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

#D3AE8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5AD9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B3B3

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.

#7B98B0

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: #C5AD9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5AD9A;

CSS Variable

--color-california-stucco: #C5AD9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-stucco': '#C5AD9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5AD9A] text-[#C5AD9A]

SCSS

$california-stucco: #C5AD9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5AD9A?

#C5AD9A is California Stucco, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5AD9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Stucco?

California Stucco 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 California Stucco?

California Stucco 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 California Stucco?

You can download California Stucco 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 California Stucco?

The hex code is #C5AD9A. In RGB it's 197, 173, 154, and in HSL it's 27°, 27%, 69%.

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