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Beauty and the Beach

#C99680

RGB 201, 150, 128 · HSL 18°, 40%, 65% · CMYK 0, 25, 36, 21

Beauty and the Beach is #C99680 in HEX — rgb(201, 150, 128), hsl(18°, 40%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 36%, 21%).

Beauty and the Beach pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 40%, 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#C99680

RGB201, 150, 128

HSL18°, 40%, 65%

HSV18°, 36%, 79%

CMYK0, 25, 36, 21

Decimal13211264

CSS RGBrgb(201, 150, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 40%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Mamey Shake LB210-02

ΔE 2 · #CC9A81

Vista Paint

Money Tree C-36

ΔE 2.3 · #C9957B

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 2.3 · #CD9C85

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 2.4 · #C2907A

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 2.5 · #C9937A

Benjamin Moore

Lightfoot CW-220

ΔE 2.9 · #C68F7A

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 3 · #C09078

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #D09D8A

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 4.4 · #C59687

Behr

Copper Moon HDC-AC-02

ΔE 5.5 · #C4997A

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.4 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.2 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 12.8 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.1 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13.4 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#C99680

#82B4C9

Analogous

#C98290

#C99680

#C9BB82

Triadic

#C99680

#82C997

#9782C9

Split-Complementary

#C99680

#82C9BB

#8290C9

Tetradic

#C99680

#90C982

#82B4C9

#BB82C9

Monochromatic

#7D4B36

#B36B4D

#C99680

#E0C4B8

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#C99680

#B4C982

#82B4C9

#9782C9

Compound

#C99680

#C9BB82

#82B4C9

#8290C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4AC9B

#DCC2B7

#E9DCD7

Darker

#B87051

#834B33

#4D2B1D

Saturation

#B0A19B

#C99782

#E48D67

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C99680

#B1A87F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C99680

#A0A083

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C99680

#C99499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beauty and the Beach 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

#D69D7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C99680

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3A29F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#669CB4

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: #C99680;

CSS — background

background-color: #C99680;

CSS Variable

--color-beauty-and-the-beach: #C99680;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beauty-and-the-beach': '#C99680' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C99680] text-[#C99680]

SCSS

$beauty-and-the-beach: #C99680;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C99680?

#C99680 is Beauty and the Beach, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C99680 warm or cool?

Beauty and the Beach reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beauty and the Beach?

Beauty and the Beach 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 Beauty and the Beach?

Beauty and the Beach 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 Beauty and the Beach?

You can download Beauty and the Beach 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 Beauty and the Beach?

The hex code is #C99680. In RGB it's 201, 150, 128, and in HSL it's 18°, 40%, 65%.

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