ORANGES

River Clay

#C7B5A9

RGB 199, 181, 169 · HSL 24°, 21%, 72% · CMYK 0, 9, 15, 22

River Clay is #C7B5A9 in HEX — rgb(199, 181, 169), hsl(24°, 21%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 15%, 22%).

River Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 21%, 72%. 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#C7B5A9

RGB199, 181, 169

HSL24°, 21%, 72%

HSV24°, 15%, 78%

CMYK0, 9, 15, 22

Decimal13088169

CSS RGBrgb(199, 181, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 21%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Beige SW9086

ΔE 1.1 · #C6B5A7

PPG

Grey Mauve 18-03

ΔE 1.2 · #CAB8AB

Dulux

Portrait Pink S09D2

ΔE 1.3 · #C6B3A9

Behr

Armadillo N230-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C9B9AE

Benjamin Moore

Knitting CSP-405

ΔE 1.9 · #C6B8AD

Valspar

Clean Sweep 2007-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #C5B7A9

Vista Paint

Castellina K-1173

ΔE 2 · #C5B7AD

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 2.4 · #C1B5A9

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 2.4 · #BFB1A6

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.5 · #C4B2A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 2.9 · #CCBBAB

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 3.5 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.1 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 7.6 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C7B5A9

#A9BBC7

Analogous

#C7A9AC

#C7B5A9

#C7C4A9

Triadic

#C7B5A9

#A9C7B5

#B5A9C7

Split-Complementary

#C7B5A9

#A9C7C4

#A9ACC7

Tetradic

#C7B5A9

#ACC7A9

#A9BBC7

#C4A9C7

Monochromatic

#826755

#A88D7A

#C7B5A9

#E5DCD7

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#C7B5A9

#BBC7A9

#A9BBC7

#B5A9C7

Compound

#C7B5A9

#C7C4A9

#A9BBC7

#A9ACC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C3BA

#DCD3CD

#EAE5E2

Darker

#AB8E7B

#7C604E

#49382D

Saturation

#BCB7B3

#C7B5A9

#E3AF8C

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7B5A9

#BFBAA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7B5A9

#B8B8AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7B5A9

#C7B4B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

River Clay 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

#D5B49A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7B5A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2B9BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#83A1B5

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: #C7B5A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7B5A9;

CSS Variable

--color-river-clay: #C7B5A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-clay': '#C7B5A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7B5A9] text-[#C7B5A9]

SCSS

$river-clay: #C7B5A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7B5A9?

#C7B5A9 is River Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7B5A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Clay?

River Clay 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 River Clay?

River Clay 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 River Clay?

You can download River Clay 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 River Clay?

The hex code is #C7B5A9. In RGB it's 199, 181, 169, and in HSL it's 24°, 21%, 72%.

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