ORANGES

Cracked Earth

#C5B1A0

RGB 197, 177, 160 · HSL 28°, 24%, 70% · CMYK 0, 10, 19, 23

Cracked Earth is #C5B1A0 in HEX — rgb(197, 177, 160), hsl(28°, 24%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 19%, 23%).

Cracked Earth pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 24%, 70%. 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#C5B1A0

RGB197, 177, 160

HSL28°, 24%, 70%

HSV28°, 19%, 77%

CMYK0, 10, 19, 23

Decimal12956064

CSS RGBrgb(197, 177, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 24%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frontier Fort S11C3

ΔE 0.6 · #C3B09F

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 1 · #C4B2A2

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Dune SW6086

ΔE 1.1 · #C5B1A2

Behr

Mink Haze MQ2-32

ΔE 1.2 · #C2AE9E

Dunn-Edwards

Coral Clay DEC719

ΔE 1.4 · #C2B1A1

Vista Paint

Beach Party K-1196

ΔE 1.5 · #C7B5A4

Valspar

Western Sandstone 1001-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #C0AC9C

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2 · #C2B19D

PPG

Transcend 1079-4

ΔE 2.7 · #C3AC98

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 2.8 · #BCAB99

Benjamin Moore

Cappuccino 2096-50

ΔE 3.2 · #CBB0A2

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4.2 · #D1BAA5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.5 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 8 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C5B1A0

#A0B4C5

Analogous

#C5A0A1

#C5B1A0

#C5C4A0

Triadic

#C5B1A0

#A0C5B1

#B1A0C5

Split-Complementary

#C5B1A0

#A0C5C4

#A0A1C5

Tetradic

#C5B1A0

#A1C5A0

#A0B4C5

#C4A0C5

Monochromatic

#7E644E

#A88A71

#C5B1A0

#E2D8D0

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#C5B1A0

#B4C5A0

#A0B4C5

#B1A0C5

Compound

#C5B1A0

#C5C4A0

#A0B4C5

#A0A1C5

Variations

Lighter

#D0C1B3

#DAD0C8

#E9E4E0

Darker

#AB8D73

#7C6048

#493829

Saturation

#B8B2AD

#C5B1A0

#E2AF83

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B1A0

#BCB7A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B1A0

#B5B5A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B1A0

#C6AFB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cracked Earth 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

#D3B193

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B1A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B6B7

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7E99B2

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: #C5B1A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B1A0;

CSS Variable

--color-cracked-earth: #C5B1A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cracked-earth': '#C5B1A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B1A0] text-[#C5B1A0]

SCSS

$cracked-earth: #C5B1A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B1A0?

#C5B1A0 is Cracked Earth, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B1A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cracked Earth?

Cracked Earth 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 Cracked Earth?

Cracked Earth 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 Cracked Earth?

You can download Cracked Earth 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 Cracked Earth?

The hex code is #C5B1A0. In RGB it's 197, 177, 160, and in HSL it's 28°, 24%, 70%.

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