ORANGES

Mindful

#C8AC82

RGB 200, 172, 130 · HSL 36°, 39%, 65% · CMYK 0, 14, 35, 22

Mindful is #C8AC82 in HEX — rgb(200, 172, 130), hsl(36°, 39%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 35%, 22%).

Mindful pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 39%, 65%. 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#C8AC82

RGB200, 172, 130

HSL36°, 39%, 65%

HSV36°, 35%, 78%

CMYK0, 14, 35, 22

Decimal13151362

CSS RGBrgb(200, 172, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 39%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bridgewater 1096

ΔE 1.1 · #CAAF85

Behr

Perfect Tan N280-4

ΔE 1.5 · #CBB086

Dulux

Cobbler S14E4

ΔE 1.7 · #C4A97D

Sherwin-Williams

Dromedary Camel SW7694

ΔE 2.2 · #CAAD87

PPG

Antiquity 1093-5 · 12-19

ΔE 2.4 · #C1A87C

Vista Paint

Only Yesterday C-295

ΔE 2.8 · #C8B089

Dunn-Edwards

Oak Harbor DE6179

ΔE 2.9 · #CDB386

Valspar

Tweed Jacket 3007-8A

ΔE 3 · #C6B083

Hallman-Lindsay

Only Yesterday 296

ΔE 3 · #C9B08A

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C1A878

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 6 · #D4BC8E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.8 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 9.3 · #D6C39E

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

#C8AC82

#839FC9

Analogous

#C98A83

#C8AC82

#C2C983

Triadic

#C8AC82

#83C9AD

#AD83C9

Split-Complementary

#C8AC82

#83C2C9

#8A83C9

Tetradic

#C8AC82

#83C98A

#839FC9

#C983C2

Monochromatic

#7C6036

#B1894E

#C8AC82

#E0D0B8

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#C8AC82

#9FC983

#839FC9

#AD83C9

Compound

#C8AC82

#C2C983

#839FC9

#8A83C9

Variations

Lighter

#D3BD9C

#DBCDB8

#E8E1D7

Darker

#B78F52

#826334

#4D3A1D

Saturation

#B0A89B

#C9AD83

#E4B268

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8AC82

#BEB382

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8AC82

#B1B188

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8AC82

#CAA7AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mindful 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

#D5AE7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8AC82

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B3A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6785B3

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: #C8AC82;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8AC82;

CSS Variable

--color-mindful: #C8AC82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mindful': '#C8AC82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8AC82] text-[#C8AC82]

SCSS

$mindful: #C8AC82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8AC82?

#C8AC82 is Mindful, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8AC82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mindful?

Mindful 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 Mindful?

Mindful 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 Mindful?

You can download Mindful 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 Mindful?

The hex code is #C8AC82. In RGB it's 200, 172, 130, and in HSL it's 36°, 39%, 65%.

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