ORANGES

Another One Bites the Dust

#C7BBA4

RGB 199, 187, 164 · HSL 39°, 24%, 71% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 22

Another One Bites the Dust is #C7BBA4 in HEX — rgb(199, 187, 164), hsl(39°, 24%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 22%).

Another One Bites the Dust pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 24%, 71%. 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#C7BBA4

RGB199, 187, 164

HSL39°, 24%, 71%

HSV39°, 18%, 78%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 22

Decimal13089700

CSS RGBrgb(199, 187, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 24%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 0.5 · #C7BBA3

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 0.7 · #C8BBA3

PPG

Dusty Trail 1097-4

ΔE 1 · #C9BBA3

Benjamin Moore

Brick CW-145

ΔE 1.3 · #C9BDA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 1.3 · #C8BDA4

Behr

Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09

ΔE 1.5 · #C4B7A1

Valspar

Freshly Baked 3008-10A

ΔE 1.6 · #C7BAA6

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 1.7 · #C6BCA2

Kilz

Dusty Road LK160

ΔE 1.8 · #C9BBA7

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.5 · #C9BEAB

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 2.9 · #CAC1AD

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 2.9 · #C1B4A0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4.5 · #D1BAA5

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.6 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C7BBA4

#A3B0C7

Analogous

#C7A9A3

#C7BBA4

#C1C7A3

Triadic

#C7BBA4

#A3C7BA

#BAA3C7

Split-Complementary

#C7BBA4

#A3C1C7

#A9A3C7

Tetradic

#C7BBA4

#A3C7A9

#A3B0C7

#C7A3C1

Monochromatic

#82704F

#AA9774

#C7BBA4

#E4DED3

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C7BBA4

#B0C7A3

#A3B0C7

#BAA3C7

Compound

#C7BBA4

#C1C7A3

#A3B0C7

#A9A3C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C8B6

#DCD5CA

#E9E6E1

Darker

#AD9975

#7E6B49

#4A3F2A

Saturation

#BAB7B0

#C7BAA3

#E3C387

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7BBA4

#C3BDA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7BBA4

#BDBDA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7BBA4

#C8B8BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Another One Bites the Dust 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

#D5B996

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7BBA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2BEBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8192B3

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: #C7BBA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7BBA4;

CSS Variable

--color-another-one-bites-the-dust: #C7BBA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'another-one-bites-the-dust': '#C7BBA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7BBA4] text-[#C7BBA4]

SCSS

$another-one-bites-the-dust: #C7BBA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7BBA4?

#C7BBA4 is Another One Bites the Dust, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7BBA4 warm or cool?

Another One Bites the Dust reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Another One Bites the Dust?

Another One Bites the Dust 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 Another One Bites the Dust?

Another One Bites the Dust 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 Another One Bites the Dust?

You can download Another One Bites the Dust 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 Another One Bites the Dust?

The hex code is #C7BBA4. In RGB it's 199, 187, 164, and in HSL it's 39°, 24%, 71%.

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