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Sonora Shade

#C89672

RGB 200, 150, 114 · HSL 25°, 44%, 62% · CMYK 0, 25, 43, 22

Sonora Shade is #C89672 in HEX — rgb(200, 150, 114), hsl(25°, 44%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 43%, 22%).

Sonora Shade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 44%, 62%. 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#C89672

RGB200, 150, 114

HSL25°, 44%, 62%

HSV25°, 43%, 78%

CMYK0, 25, 43, 22

Decimal13145714

CSS RGBrgb(200, 150, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 44%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Italianate AF-215

ΔE 1.6 · #CC9A77

PPG

Doeskin 1082-5

ΔE 2.7 · #C89B75

Vista Paint

Peanut Brittle C-1009

ΔE 2.7 · #CC956F

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 3.1 · #D29D7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 3.2 · #CD9470

Valspar

Greek Amber 2006-5B

ΔE 3.6 · #C28D6C

Sherwin-Williams

Caramelized SW9186

ΔE 3.7 · #C29871

Behr

Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15

ΔE 4 · #BE9168

Dulux

Surprise S09G5

ΔE 4.2 · #C98F6E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.1 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.7 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.6 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#C89672

#73A5C9

Analogous

#C9737B

#C89672

#C9C273

Triadic

#C89672

#73C997

#9773C9

Split-Complementary

#C89672

#73C9C2

#737BC9

Tetradic

#C89672

#7BC973

#73A5C9

#C273C9

Monochromatic

#764C2E

#AD6F43

#C89672

#DEC0AB

#F4E9E2

Rectangle

#C89672

#A5C973

#73A5C9

#9773C9

Compound

#C89672

#C9C273

#73A5C9

#737BC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4AC8F

#DBC1AF

#E8DBD3

Darker

#B97544

#81502D

#4C2E19

Saturation

#AB9C91

#C99773

#E49258

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C89672

#B2A771

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C89672

#A0A077

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C89672

#C89298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sonora Shade 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

#D59D71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C89672

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3A295

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#598EB3

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: #C89672;

CSS — background

background-color: #C89672;

CSS Variable

--color-sonora-shade: #C89672;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonora-shade': '#C89672' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C89672] text-[#C89672]

SCSS

$sonora-shade: #C89672;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C89672?

#C89672 is Sonora Shade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C89672 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonora Shade?

Sonora Shade 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 Sonora Shade?

Sonora Shade 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 Sonora Shade?

You can download Sonora Shade 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 Sonora Shade?

The hex code is #C89672. In RGB it's 200, 150, 114, and in HSL it's 25°, 44%, 62%.

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