ORANGES

Moenkopi Tan

#C8A692

RGB 200, 166, 146 · HSL 22°, 33%, 68% · CMYK 0, 17, 27, 22

Moenkopi Tan is #C8A692 in HEX — rgb(200, 166, 146), hsl(22°, 33%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 27%, 22%).

Moenkopi Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 33%, 68%. 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#C8A692

RGB200, 166, 146

HSL22°, 33%, 68%

HSV22°, 27%, 78%

CMYK0, 17, 27, 22

Decimal13149842

CSS RGBrgb(200, 166, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 33%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Moenkopi Tan DEC704

Exact match

Dulux

Primal S09F3

ΔE 1.3 · #CAA591

Benjamin Moore

Ipanema AF-245

ΔE 1.8 · #C6A48D

Vista Paint

Sands of Time K-1052

ΔE 2.1 · #CBAB95

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 2.2 · #C9AA98

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Pie 162

ΔE 2.5 · #CAAB94

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D1AC99

Behr

Riviera Clay UL130-8

ΔE 3.2 · #C8A78D

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 3.2 · #C9A78D

Valspar

Cinnamon Brulee 2006-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #C29E88

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.4 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.6 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.4 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 10.2 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.9 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C8A692

#92B5C8

Analogous

#C8929A

#C8A692

#C8C192

Triadic

#C8A692

#92C8A6

#A692C8

Split-Complementary

#C8A692

#92C8C1

#929AC8

Tetradic

#C8A692

#9AC892

#92B5C8

#C192C8

Monochromatic

#815841

#AF7D60

#C8A692

#E2D0C5

#F6F1EE

Rectangle

#C8A692

#B5C892

#92B5C8

#A692C8

Compound

#C8A692

#C8C192

#92B5C8

#929AC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3B8A8

#DCCAC0

#E9E1DC

Darker

#B38062

#82563D

#4D3222

Saturation

#B5ABA5

#C8A692

#E49F77

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8A692

#B8B192

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8A692

#ACAC95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8A692

#C8A4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moenkopi Tan 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

#D5A989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8A692

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AEAD

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.

#759BB2

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: #C8A692;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8A692;

CSS Variable

--color-moenkopi-tan: #C8A692;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moenkopi-tan': '#C8A692' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8A692] text-[#C8A692]

SCSS

$moenkopi-tan: #C8A692;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A692?

#C8A692 is Moenkopi Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8A692 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moenkopi Tan?

Moenkopi Tan 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 Moenkopi Tan?

Moenkopi Tan 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 Moenkopi Tan?

You can download Moenkopi Tan 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 Moenkopi Tan?

The hex code is #C8A692. In RGB it's 200, 166, 146, and in HSL it's 22°, 33%, 68%.

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