ORANGES

Clean Sweep

#C5B7A9

RGB 197, 183, 169 · HSL 30°, 19%, 72% · CMYK 0, 7, 14, 23

Clean Sweep is #C5B7A9 in HEX — rgb(197, 183, 169), hsl(30°, 19%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 23%).

Clean Sweep pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 19%, 72%. 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#C5B7A9

RGB197, 183, 169

HSL30°, 19%, 72%

HSV30°, 14%, 77%

CMYK0, 7, 14, 23

Decimal12957609

CSS RGBrgb(197, 183, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 19%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Clean Sweep 2007-10B

Exact match

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 0.8 · #C7B7A9

Sherwin-Williams

Diverse Beige SW6079

ΔE 1.2 · #C2B4A7

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 1.5 · #C7BBAD

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 1.5 · #C7BBAD

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 1.6 · #C1B5A9

Benjamin Moore

Knitting CSP-405

ΔE 1.7 · #C6B8AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Thistle Gray 197

ΔE 1.7 · #C0B6A8

PPG

Grey Mauve 18-03

ΔE 1.8 · #CAB8AB

Behr

Pasha Brown MQ2-51

ΔE 1.9 · #C0B4A4

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.5 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.6 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.4 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.8 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C5B7A9

#AAB8C5

Analogous

#C5AAAA

#C5B7A9

#C5C5AA

Triadic

#C5B7A9

#AAC5B8

#B8AAC5

Split-Complementary

#C5B7A9

#AAC5C5

#AAAAC5

Tetradic

#C5B7A9

#AAC5AA

#AAB8C5

#C5AAC5

Monochromatic

#7F6B57

#A6917D

#C5B7A9

#E4DED8

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#C5B7A9

#B8C5AA

#AAB8C5

#B8AAC5

Compound

#C5B7A9

#C5C5AA

#AAB8C5

#AAAAC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C6BB

#DBD4CD

#E9E6E3

Darker

#A8937D

#7A6550

#483B2E

Saturation

#BCB8B4

#C5B8AA

#E2B88D

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B7A9

#BFBBAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B7A9

#B9B9AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B7A9

#C6B5B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clean Sweep 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

#D3B69A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B7A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BBBE

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.

#839CB5

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: #C5B7A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B7A9;

CSS Variable

--color-clean-sweep: #C5B7A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clean-sweep': '#C5B7A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B7A9] text-[#C5B7A9]

SCSS

$clean-sweep: #C5B7A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B7A9?

#C5B7A9 is Clean Sweep, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B7A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clean Sweep?

Clean Sweep 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 Clean Sweep?

Clean Sweep 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 Clean Sweep?

You can download Clean Sweep 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 Clean Sweep?

The hex code is #C5B7A9. In RGB it's 197, 183, 169, and in HSL it's 30°, 19%, 72%.

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