ORANGES

Oak Plank

#C8A99A

RGB 200, 169, 154 · HSL 20°, 29%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 23, 22

Oak Plank is #C8A99A in HEX — rgb(200, 169, 154), hsl(20°, 29%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 23%, 22%).

Oak Plank pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 29%, 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#C8A99A

RGB200, 169, 154

HSL20°, 29%, 69%

HSV20°, 23%, 78%

CMYK0, 16, 23, 22

Decimal13150618

CSS RGBrgb(200, 169, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 29%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

Exact match

Vista Paint

Oak Plank C-147

ΔE 1.2 · #C6A897

Dunn-Edwards

Howdy Partner DE6095

ΔE 1.2 · #C6A698

Valspar

Desert Travels 2001-10A

ΔE 1.4 · #C7AB9B

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 1.6 · #C9AA98

PPG

Taupe Tapestry 1072-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C3A79A

Behr

Art Deco Pink MQ1-50

ΔE 2.2 · #CAA99E

Benjamin Moore

Soul 1179

ΔE 2.6 · #D0AFA1

Dulux

Pragmatic S09E3

ΔE 2.7 · #C2A292

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 3.8 · #D1AF9B

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 5.8 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 10.9 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C8A99A

#99B8C7

Analogous

#C799A1

#C8A99A

#C7BF99

Triadic

#C8A99A

#99C7A8

#A899C7

Split-Complementary

#C8A99A

#99C7BF

#99A1C7

Tetradic

#C8A99A

#A1C799

#99B8C7

#BF99C7

Monochromatic

#805A47

#AC7E68

#C8A99A

#E2D2CA

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#C8A99A

#B8C799

#99B8C7

#A899C7

Compound

#C8A99A

#C7BF99

#99B8C7

#99A1C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2BAAD

#DBCCC4

#E9E1DE

Darker

#B0816A

#805642

#4B3226

Saturation

#B7AEA9

#C7A899

#E39F7D

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8A99A

#B9B39A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8A99A

#AFAF9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8A99A

#C8A7AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oak Plank 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

#D5AB8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8A99A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B0B3

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.

#7B9EB0

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: #C8A99A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8A99A;

CSS Variable

--color-oak-plank: #C8A99A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak-plank': '#C8A99A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8A99A] text-[#C8A99A]

SCSS

$oak-plank: #C8A99A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A99A?

#C8A99A is Oak Plank, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8A99A warm or cool?

Oak Plank reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oak Plank?

Oak Plank 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 Oak Plank?

Oak Plank 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 Oak Plank?

You can download Oak Plank 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 Oak Plank?

The hex code is #C8A99A. In RGB it's 200, 169, 154, and in HSL it's 20°, 29%, 69%.

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