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Anzac

#C68E3F

RGB 198, 142, 63 · HSL 35°, 54%, 51% · CMYK 0, 28, 68, 22

Anzac is #C68E3F in HEX — rgb(198, 142, 63), hsl(35°, 54%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 68%, 22%).

Anzac pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 54%, 51%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C68E3F

RGB198, 142, 63

HSL35°, 54%, 51%

HSV35°, 68%, 78%

CMYK0, 28, 68, 22

Decimal13012543

CSS RGBrgb(198, 142, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 54%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dash 2159-10

ΔE 2 · #C58A3B

Behr

Burnt Pumpkin M250-5

ΔE 2.6 · #CA8F45

Dulux

Arnica S14G9

ΔE 2.7 · #BF8A37

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 3 · #CD9647

Vista Paint

Chapultepec K-536

ΔE 3.1 · #CA933E

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 3.1 · #CD9147

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 3.3 · #C68D37

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 3.3 · #CC9249

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 3.5 · #CF954A

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 4.4 · #C68736

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 4.7 · #BB8D3B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.5 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.5 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.8 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.4 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C68E3F

#3F77C6

Analogous

#C64A3F

#C68E3F

#BAC63F

Triadic

#C68E3F

#3FC68D

#8D3FC6

Split-Complementary

#C68E3F

#3FBAC6

#4A3FC6

Tetradic

#C68E3F

#3FC64A

#3F77C6

#C63FBA

Monochromatic

#523A19

#8D642A

#C68E3F

#D7B079

#E9D3B4

Rectangle

#C68E3F

#77C63F

#3F77C6

#8D3FC6

Compound

#C68E3F

#BAC63F

#3F77C6

#4A3FC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1A465

#D6BA92

#E4D6C3

Darker

#A3722D

#724F1D

#432E10

Saturation

#96856E

#C68D3F

#E29222

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C68E3F

#AFA03D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68E3F

#99994F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68E3F

#C7878F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Anzac 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

#D4974A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68E3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C19C6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3C66A1

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: #C68E3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68E3F;

CSS Variable

--color-anzac: #C68E3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anzac': '#C68E3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68E3F] text-[#C68E3F]

SCSS

$anzac: #C68E3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68E3F?

#C68E3F is Anzac, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C68E3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anzac?

Anzac 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 Anzac?

Anzac 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 Anzac?

You can download Anzac 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 Anzac?

The hex code is #C68E3F. In RGB it's 198, 142, 63, and in HSL it's 35°, 54%, 51%.

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