ORANGES

Relaxed Khaki

#C8BBA3

RGB 200, 187, 163 · HSL 39°, 25%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 22

Relaxed Khaki is #C8BBA3 in HEX — rgb(200, 187, 163), hsl(39°, 25%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 22%).

Relaxed Khaki pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 25%, 71%. 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#C8BBA3

RGB200, 187, 163

HSL39°, 25%, 71%

HSV39°, 19%, 78%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 22

Decimal13155235

CSS RGBrgb(200, 187, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 25%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 0.4 · #C7BBA3

PPG

Dusty Trail 1097-4

ΔE 0.4 · #C9BBA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 1.1 · #C8BDA4

Behr

Windsor Tan MQ2-26

ΔE 1.2 · #C7B8A0

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 1.6 · #C6BCA2

Benjamin Moore

Glacial AF-390

ΔE 1.7 · #C4B89E

Valspar

Freshly Baked 3008-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #C7BAA6

Kilz

Dusty Road LK160

ΔE 2.2 · #C9BBA7

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 2.8 · #CDB9A2

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3 · #C9BEAB

Dulux

Pale Parchment S13D2

ΔE 3.3 · #D1C2AD

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4.3 · #D1BAA5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #D0C092

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

#C8BBA3

#A3B0C8

Analogous

#C8A8A3

#C8BBA3

#C2C8A3

Triadic

#C8BBA3

#A3C8BB

#BBA3C8

Split-Complementary

#C8BBA3

#A3C2C8

#A8A3C8

Tetradic

#C8BBA3

#A3C8A8

#A3B0C8

#C8A3C2

Monochromatic

#83704E

#AB9773

#C8BBA3

#E4DED2

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C8BBA3

#B0C8A3

#A3B0C8

#BBA3C8

Compound

#C8BBA3

#C2C8A3

#A3B0C8

#A8A3C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3C8B5

#DCD5C9

#EAE6E1

Darker

#AE9A74

#7F6C48

#4B3F29

Saturation

#BBB7B0

#C8BBA3

#E3C387

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8BBA3

#C4BEA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8BBA3

#BDBDA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8BBA3

#C9B8BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Relaxed Khaki 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

#D5B995

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8BBA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BEBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8192B3

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: #C8BBA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8BBA3;

CSS Variable

--color-relaxed-khaki: #C8BBA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'relaxed-khaki': '#C8BBA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8BBA3] text-[#C8BBA3]

SCSS

$relaxed-khaki: #C8BBA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8BBA3?

#C8BBA3 is Relaxed Khaki, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8BBA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Relaxed Khaki?

Relaxed Khaki 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 Relaxed Khaki?

Relaxed Khaki 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 Relaxed Khaki?

You can download Relaxed Khaki 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 Relaxed Khaki?

The hex code is #C8BBA3. In RGB it's 200, 187, 163, and in HSL it's 39°, 25%, 71%.

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