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Lightfoot

#C68F7A

RGB 198, 143, 122 · HSL 17°, 40%, 63% · CMYK 0, 28, 38, 22

Lightfoot is #C68F7A in HEX — rgb(198, 143, 122), hsl(17°, 40%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 38%, 22%).

Lightfoot pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 40%, 63%. 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#C68F7A

RGB198, 143, 122

HSL17°, 40%, 63%

HSV17°, 38%, 78%

CMYK0, 28, 38, 22

Decimal13012858

CSS RGBrgb(198, 143, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 40%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lightfoot CW-220

Exact match

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 2.1 · #CA9280

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 2.2 · #C2907A

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 2.5 · #C9937A

PPG

Terrazzo Tan 1068-5

ΔE 2.6 · #BE8973

Valspar

Kitchen Terra Cotta 2003-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #BE8874

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 3.1 · #BD8773

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 3.2 · #CE9382

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 3.3 · #C09078

Behr

Ginger Rose PPU2-9

ΔE 3.3 · #BE8775

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.4 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.1 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.6 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.7 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.6 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.9 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#C68F7A

#7BB1C6

Analogous

#C67B8B

#C68F7A

#C6B67B

Triadic

#C68F7A

#7BC690

#907BC6

Split-Complementary

#C68F7A

#7BC6B6

#7B8BC6

Tetradic

#C68F7A

#8BC67B

#7BB1C6

#B67BC6

Monochromatic

#764632

#AB6549

#C68F7A

#DDBDB0

#F4EAE6

Rectangle

#C68F7A

#B1C67B

#7BB1C6

#907BC6

Compound

#C68F7A

#C6B67B

#7BB1C6

#7B8BC6

Variations

Lighter

#D2A695

#DABEB3

#E7DAD5

Darker

#B66A4B

#7F4831

#4B291C

Saturation

#AC9C95

#C6907B

#E3845F

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C68F7A

#ACA379

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68F7A

#9A9A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68F7A

#C68D92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lightfoot 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

#D49877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68F7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C19D9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#609AB1

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: #C68F7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68F7A;

CSS Variable

--color-lightfoot: #C68F7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightfoot': '#C68F7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68F7A] text-[#C68F7A]

SCSS

$lightfoot: #C68F7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68F7A?

#C68F7A is Lightfoot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C68F7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lightfoot?

Lightfoot 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 Lightfoot?

Lightfoot 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 Lightfoot?

You can download Lightfoot 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 Lightfoot?

The hex code is #C68F7A. In RGB it's 198, 143, 122, and in HSL it's 17°, 40%, 63%.

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