ORANGES

Semolina

#C7AB8B

RGB 199, 171, 139 · HSL 32°, 35%, 66% · CMYK 0, 14, 30, 22

Semolina is #C7AB8B in HEX — rgb(199, 171, 139), hsl(32°, 35%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 30%, 22%).

Semolina pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 35%, 66%. 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#C7AB8B

RGB199, 171, 139

HSL32°, 35%, 66%

HSV32°, 30%, 78%

CMYK0, 14, 30, 22

Decimal13085579

CSS RGBrgb(199, 171, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 35%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1129

ΔE 0.6 · #C9AC8C

PPG

Wright Dark Eggshell FLLW726

ΔE 1.6 · #C8AC89

Sherwin-Williams

Townhall Tan SW7690

ΔE 1.8 · #C3AA8C

Valspar

Leatherbound 3004-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #C5AD8F

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 2.2 · #CCAB8C

Dunn-Edwards

Dover Plains DE6116

ΔE 2.3 · #CCAF92

Behr

Raffia Ribbon PPU7-20

ΔE 2.3 · #CBB08D

Vista Paint

Fossil Tan C-168

ΔE 2.6 · #CFAE8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Coastal Sand historic-coastal-sand

ΔE 2.9 · #C9A985

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AB91

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.2 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.4 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.3 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.5 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C7AB8B

#8AA6C7

Analogous

#C78C8A

#C7AB8B

#C5C78A

Triadic

#C7AB8B

#8AC7AA

#AA8AC7

Split-Complementary

#C7AB8B

#8AC5C7

#8C8AC7

Tetradic

#C7AB8B

#8AC78C

#8AA6C7

#C78AC5

Monochromatic

#7C5E3C

#AE8556

#C7AB8B

#E0D0BE

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#C7AB8B

#A6C78A

#8AA6C7

#AA8AC7

Compound

#C7AB8B

#C5C78A

#8AA6C7

#8C8AC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2BBA1

#DACCBC

#E8E1D9

Darker

#B38A5A

#805F39

#4C3720

Saturation

#B1A99F

#C7AA8A

#E3AC6E

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7AB8B

#BCB38B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7AB8B

#B0B090

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7AB8B

#C8A7AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Semolina 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

#D5AD83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7AB8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2B2A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6E8DB0

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: #C7AB8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7AB8B;

CSS Variable

--color-semolina: #C7AB8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semolina': '#C7AB8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7AB8B] text-[#C7AB8B]

SCSS

$semolina: #C7AB8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7AB8B?

#C7AB8B is Semolina, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7AB8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Semolina?

Semolina 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 Semolina?

Semolina 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 Semolina?

You can download Semolina 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 Semolina?

The hex code is #C7AB8B. In RGB it's 199, 171, 139, and in HSL it's 32°, 35%, 66%.

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