ORANGES

Mesa Tumbleweed

#C8B9A9

RGB 200, 185, 169 · HSL 31°, 22%, 72% · CMYK 0, 8, 16, 22

Mesa Tumbleweed is #C8B9A9 in HEX — rgb(200, 185, 169), hsl(31°, 22%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 22%).

Mesa Tumbleweed pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 22%, 72%. 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#C8B9A9

RGB200, 185, 169

HSL31°, 22%, 72%

HSV31°, 16%, 78%

CMYK0, 8, 16, 22

Decimal13154729

CSS RGBrgb(200, 185, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 22%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed 2008-10A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Baguette C-187

ΔE 1 · #CBBBAA

Benjamin Moore

Shabby 1018

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBAA9

Sherwin-Williams

Dhurrie Beige SW7524

ΔE 1.2 · #CABAA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 1.2 · #CCBBAB

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 1.3 · #C7B7A9

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1.5 · #C8BCAB

Dunn-Edwards

Steveareno Beige DEC766

ΔE 1.6 · #C5B5A4

Behr

Rustic Rose BXC-13

ΔE 1.6 · #CBBCAE

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 1.7 · #C7BBAD

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.5 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.6 · #C9BEAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.4 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C8B9A9

#A8B7C7

Analogous

#C7A8A8

#C8B9A9

#C7C7A8

Triadic

#C8B9A9

#A8C7B8

#B8A8C7

Split-Complementary

#C8B9A9

#A8C7C7

#A8A8C7

Tetradic

#C8B9A9

#A8C7A8

#A8B7C7

#C7A8C7

Monochromatic

#836C54

#A99279

#C8B9A9

#E5DED7

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#C8B9A9

#B7C7A8

#A8B7C7

#B8A8C7

Compound

#C8B9A9

#C7C7A8

#A8B7C7

#A8A8C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C6B9

#DCD4CC

#EAE6E2

Darker

#AC947A

#7D664D

#4A3B2C

Saturation

#BCB8B3

#C7B8A8

#E3B98C

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8B9A9

#C2BDAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8B9A9

#BCBCAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8B9A9

#C9B7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mesa Tumbleweed 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

#D5B79A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8B9A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BCBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#839BB5

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: #C8B9A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8B9A9;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa-tumbleweed: #C8B9A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa-tumbleweed': '#C8B9A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8B9A9] text-[#C8B9A9]

SCSS

$mesa-tumbleweed: #C8B9A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8B9A9?

#C8B9A9 is Mesa Tumbleweed, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8B9A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa Tumbleweed?

Mesa Tumbleweed 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 Mesa Tumbleweed?

Mesa Tumbleweed 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 Mesa Tumbleweed?

You can download Mesa Tumbleweed 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 Mesa Tumbleweed?

The hex code is #C8B9A9. In RGB it's 200, 185, 169, and in HSL it's 31°, 22%, 72%.

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