ORANGES

Floral Arrangement

#C6AC9F

RGB 198, 172, 159 · HSL 20°, 25%, 70% · CMYK 0, 13, 20, 22

Floral Arrangement is #C6AC9F in HEX — rgb(198, 172, 159), hsl(20°, 25%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 20%, 22%).

Floral Arrangement pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 25%, 70%. 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#C6AC9F

RGB198, 172, 159

HSL20°, 25%, 70%

HSV20°, 20%, 78%

CMYK0, 13, 20, 22

Decimal13020319

CSS RGBrgb(198, 172, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 25%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Adirondack Path 2004-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #C3AC9E

Benjamin Moore

Cappuccino 2096-50

ΔE 1.7 · #CBB0A2

PPG

Taupe Tapestry 1072-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C3A79A

Behr

Adobe Straw 760B-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C2ADA1

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 2.5 · #CEB1A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.5 · #C8A99A

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Dune SW6086

ΔE 2.9 · #C5B1A2

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 3 · #C8A89E

Vista Paint

Oak Plank C-147

ΔE 3.1 · #C6A897

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3.8 · #C4B2A2

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 4.8 · #C8AE98

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 9.8 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C6AC9F

#9FB9C6

Analogous

#C69FA6

#C6AC9F

#C6BF9F

Triadic

#C6AC9F

#9FC6AC

#AC9FC6

Split-Complementary

#C6AC9F

#9FC6BF

#9FA6C6

Tetradic

#C6AC9F

#A6C69F

#9FB9C6

#BF9FC6

Monochromatic

#805E4D

#A98370

#C6AC9F

#E2D6CF

#F5F1EF

Rectangle

#C6AC9F

#B9C69F

#9FB9C6

#AC9FC6

Compound

#C6AC9F

#C6BF9F

#9FB9C6

#9FA6C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1BDB3

#DBCEC7

#E9E3E0

Darker

#AC8571

#7D5947

#4A3429

Saturation

#B8B1AD

#C6AC9F

#E2A383

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6AC9F

#B9B49F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6AC9F

#B1B1A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6AC9F

#C6ABAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Floral Arrangement 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

#D4AE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6AC9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B3B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#7EA0B2

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: #C6AC9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6AC9F;

CSS Variable

--color-floral-arrangement: #C6AC9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'floral-arrangement': '#C6AC9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6AC9F] text-[#C6AC9F]

SCSS

$floral-arrangement: #C6AC9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6AC9F?

#C6AC9F is Floral Arrangement, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C6AC9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Floral Arrangement?

Floral Arrangement 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 Floral Arrangement?

Floral Arrangement 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 Floral Arrangement?

You can download Floral Arrangement 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 Floral Arrangement?

The hex code is #C6AC9F. In RGB it's 198, 172, 159, and in HSL it's 20°, 25%, 70%.

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