ORANGES

White Tiger

#C5B8A8

RGB 197, 184, 168 · HSL 33°, 20%, 72% · CMYK 0, 7, 15, 23

White Tiger is #C5B8A8 in HEX — rgb(197, 184, 168), hsl(33°, 20%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 23%).

White Tiger pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 20%, 72%. 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#C5B8A8

RGB197, 184, 168

HSL33°, 20%, 72%

HSV33°, 15%, 77%

CMYK0, 7, 15, 23

Decimal12957864

CSS RGBrgb(197, 184, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 20%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed 2008-10A

ΔE 0.9 · #C8B9A9

Sherwin-Williams

Loggia SW7506

ΔE 1.2 · #C4B7A5

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 1.4 · #C4BAAB

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1.5 · #C8BCAB

Benjamin Moore

Stone 984 · CC-490

ΔE 1.5 · #C5BBAB

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 1.6 · #C7BBAD

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B7A9

Dunn-Edwards

Steveareno Beige DEC766

ΔE 1.6 · #C5B5A4

Behr

Pasha Brown MQ2-51

ΔE 1.6 · #C0B4A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Thistle Gray 197

ΔE 1.8 · #C0B6A8

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.6 · #C9BEAB

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.8 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.3 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#C5B8A8

#A9B6C6

Analogous

#C6ABA9

#C5B8A8

#C4C6A9

Triadic

#C5B8A8

#A9C6B9

#B9A9C6

Split-Complementary

#C5B8A8

#A9C4C6

#ABA9C6

Tetradic

#C5B8A8

#A9C6AB

#A9B6C6

#C6A9C4

Monochromatic

#816D56

#A7947B

#C5B8A8

#E4DFD7

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C5B8A8

#B6C6A9

#A9B6C6

#B9A9C6

Compound

#C5B8A8

#C4C6A9

#A9B6C6

#ABA9C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1C7BA

#DBD5CD

#EAE6E3

Darker

#AA957C

#7B674F

#483C2D

Saturation

#BCB8B3

#C6B9A9

#E2BC8D

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B8A8

#C0BBA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B8A8

#BABAAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B8A8

#C6B6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

White Tiger 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

#D3B799

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B8A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BCBD

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.

#839AB5

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: #C5B8A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B8A8;

CSS Variable

--color-white-tiger: #C5B8A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-tiger': '#C5B8A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B8A8] text-[#C5B8A8]

SCSS

$white-tiger: #C5B8A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B8A8?

#C5B8A8 is White Tiger, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B8A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Tiger?

White Tiger 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 White Tiger?

White Tiger 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 White Tiger?

You can download White Tiger 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 White Tiger?

The hex code is #C5B8A8. In RGB it's 197, 184, 168, and in HSL it's 33°, 20%, 72%.

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