ORANGES

Desert Travels

#C7AB9B

RGB 199, 171, 155 · HSL 22°, 28%, 69% · CMYK 0, 14, 22, 22

Desert Travels is #C7AB9B in HEX — rgb(199, 171, 155), hsl(22°, 28%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 22%, 22%).

Desert Travels pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 28%, 69%. 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#C7AB9B

RGB199, 171, 155

HSL22°, 28%, 69%

HSV22°, 22%, 78%

CMYK0, 14, 22, 22

Decimal13085595

CSS RGBrgb(199, 171, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 28%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Desert Travels 2001-10A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Oak Plank C-147

ΔE 1.4 · #C6A897

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 1.4 · #C8A99A

Benjamin Moore

Venetian AF-185

ΔE 1.7 · #C5AA97

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 1.7 · #C9AA98

Behr

Sanderling S220-3

ΔE 2 · #C8AF9D

PPG

Taupe Tapestry 1072-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C3A79A

Dunn-Edwards

Howdy Partner DE6095

ΔE 2.4 · #C6A698

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 3.2 · #CEB1A5

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C8AE98

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4.4 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.7 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 9.8 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.1 · #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

#C7AB9B

#9AB6C6

Analogous

#C69AA0

#C7AB9B

#C6C09A

Triadic

#C7AB9B

#9AC6AA

#AA9AC6

Split-Complementary

#C7AB9B

#9AC6C0

#9AA0C6

Tetradic

#C7AB9B

#A0C69A

#9AB6C6

#C09AC6

Monochromatic

#7F5C48

#AB8169

#C7AB9B

#E2D3CB

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#C7AB9B

#B6C69A

#9AB6C6

#AA9AC6

Compound

#C7AB9B

#C6C09A

#9AB6C6

#9AA0C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1BBAE

#DBCDC4

#E9E2DE

Darker

#AE846B

#7F5943

#4A3326

Saturation

#B7AEA9

#C6AA9A

#E3A27D

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7AB9B

#BAB49B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7AB9B

#B0B09D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7AB9B

#C7A9AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Travels 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

#D5AD8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7AB9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2B2B4

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.

#7B9DB0

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: #C7AB9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7AB9B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-travels: #C7AB9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-travels': '#C7AB9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7AB9B] text-[#C7AB9B]

SCSS

$desert-travels: #C7AB9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7AB9B?

#C7AB9B is Desert Travels, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7AB9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Travels?

Desert Travels 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 Desert Travels?

Desert Travels 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 Desert Travels?

You can download Desert Travels 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 Desert Travels?

The hex code is #C7AB9B. In RGB it's 199, 171, 155, and in HSL it's 22°, 28%, 69%.

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