ORANGES

Common Chalcedony

#C8AD7F

RGB 200, 173, 127 · HSL 38°, 40%, 64% · CMYK 0, 13, 37, 22

Common Chalcedony is #C8AD7F in HEX — rgb(200, 173, 127), hsl(38°, 40%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 22%).

Common Chalcedony pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 40%, 64%. 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#C8AD7F

RGB200, 173, 127

HSL38°, 40%, 64%

HSV38°, 37%, 78%

CMYK0, 13, 37, 22

Decimal13151615

CSS RGBrgb(200, 173, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 40%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 1.4 · #C5AC7C

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Straw SW2813

ΔE 1.8 · #CAAB7D

Behr

Cup Of Tea PPU6-16

ΔE 1.9 · #CAAD7C

Benjamin Moore

Wilmington HC-34

ΔE 2 · #CDB185

Dunn-Edwards

Oak Harbor DE6179

ΔE 2.3 · #CDB386

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #C2A878

PPG

Antiquity 1093-5 · 12-19

ΔE 2.4 · #C1A87C

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 2.4 · #C1A878

Vista Paint

Dubloon C-889

ΔE 3.4 · #D3B587

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 4 · #D5B688

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 5.4 · #D4BC8E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.1 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.1 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.7 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 9.4 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C8AD7F

#7E99C8

Analogous

#C8887E

#C8AD7F

#BEC87E

Triadic

#C8AD7F

#7EC8AD

#AD7EC8

Split-Complementary

#C8AD7F

#7EBEC8

#887EC8

Tetradic

#C8AD7F

#7EC888

#7E99C8

#C87EBE

Monochromatic

#796034

#AF8A4B

#C8AD7F

#DFCFB4

#F6F1EA

Rectangle

#C8AD7F

#99C87E

#7E99C8

#AD7EC8

Compound

#C8AD7F

#BEC87E

#7E99C8

#887EC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3BD98

#DBCDB5

#E8E1D6

Darker

#B7904E

#816432

#4C3B1C

Saturation

#AEA698

#C8AD7E

#E3B463

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8AD7F

#BEB47F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8AD7F

#B2B286

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8AD7F

#CAA7AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Common Chalcedony 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

#D5AE7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8AD7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B39F

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.

#6380B2

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: #C8AD7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8AD7F;

CSS Variable

--color-common-chalcedony: #C8AD7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'common-chalcedony': '#C8AD7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8AD7F] text-[#C8AD7F]

SCSS

$common-chalcedony: #C8AD7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8AD7F?

#C8AD7F is Common Chalcedony, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8AD7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Common Chalcedony?

Common Chalcedony 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 Common Chalcedony?

Common Chalcedony 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 Common Chalcedony?

You can download Common Chalcedony 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 Common Chalcedony?

The hex code is #C8AD7F. In RGB it's 200, 173, 127, and in HSL it's 38°, 40%, 64%.

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