ORANGES

Old

#C5BBAC

RGB 197, 187, 172 · HSL 36°, 18%, 72% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 23

Old is #C5BBAC in HEX — rgb(197, 187, 172), hsl(36°, 18%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 23%).

Old pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 18%, 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#C5BBAC

RGB197, 187, 172

HSL36°, 18%, 72%

HSV36°, 13%, 77%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 23

Decimal12958636

CSS RGBrgb(197, 187, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 18%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Old CSP-65

Exact match

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 0.4 · #C4BAAB

Dulux

Fossil Grey SN3G4

ΔE 0.8 · #C6BDAE

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 0.9 · #C7BBAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Frond 232

ΔE 0.9 · #C2BAAB

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 1.3 · #C2BBAB

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1.4 · #C8BCAB

Sherwin-Williams

Shiitake SW9173

ΔE 1.4 · #C8BCAB

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.8 · #C5BEB1

Valspar

Gallery Grey 2006-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #C3B8AC

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.4 · #C9BEAB

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2.6 · #CCBEAC

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.9 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C5BBAC

#ABB5C4

Analogous

#C4ADAB

#C5BBAC

#C2C4AB

Triadic

#C5BBAC

#ABC4BA

#BAABC4

Split-Complementary

#C5BBAC

#ABC2C4

#ADABC4

Tetradic

#C5BBAC

#ABC4AD

#ABB5C4

#C4ABC2

Monochromatic

#7E6F58

#A5957E

#C5BBAC

#E4DFD8

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C5BBAC

#B5C4AB

#ABB5C4

#BAABC4

Compound

#C5BBAC

#C2C4AB

#ABB5C4

#ADABC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C8BC

#DBD5CE

#E9E7E3

Darker

#A7977E

#796951

#473D2F

Saturation

#BBB8B4

#C4BAAB

#E2C08D

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5BBAC

#C1BDAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5BBAC

#BDBDAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5BBAC

#C6B9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Old 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

#D3B99C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5BBAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BEC0

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.

#8397B5

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: #C5BBAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5BBAC;

CSS Variable

--color-old: #C5BBAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old': '#C5BBAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5BBAC] text-[#C5BBAC]

SCSS

$old: #C5BBAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5BBAC?

#C5BBAC is Old, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5BBAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old?

Old 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 Old?

Old 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 Old?

You can download Old 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 Old?

The hex code is #C5BBAC. In RGB it's 197, 187, 172, and in HSL it's 36°, 18%, 72%.

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