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Desert Carnation

#C99C7D

RGB 201, 156, 125 · HSL 24°, 41%, 64% · CMYK 0, 22, 38, 21

Desert Carnation is #C99C7D in HEX — rgb(201, 156, 125), hsl(24°, 41%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 21%).

Desert Carnation pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 41%, 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#C99C7D

RGB201, 156, 125

HSL24°, 41%, 64%

HSV24°, 38%, 79%

CMYK0, 22, 38, 21

Decimal13212797

CSS RGBrgb(201, 156, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 41%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Summer Spice 16-02

ΔE 1 · #C79C7C

Kilz

Cinnaswirl LC260-01

ΔE 1.2 · #C89C7F

Behr

Copper Moon HDC-AC-02

ΔE 1.5 · #C4997A

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1154

ΔE 2 · #C59777

Valspar

Ginger Bite 2005-5C

ΔE 2 · #CE9E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Portrait Tone SW0039

ΔE 3.2 · #C4957A

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Hearth DE6110

ΔE 3.4 · #BE9677

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 3.8 · #D5A285

Vista Paint

Southwest Sand K-1067

ΔE 3.9 · #C2977E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Shell 170

ΔE 4 · #BE9673

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.5 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.7 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.9 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 13.1 · #B49D8D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#C99C7D

#7EABC9

Analogous

#C97E85

#C99C7D

#C9C17E

Triadic

#C99C7D

#7EC99C

#9C7EC9

Split-Complementary

#C99C7D

#7EC9C1

#7E85C9

Tetradic

#C99C7D

#85C97E

#7EABC9

#C17EC9

Monochromatic

#7A5033

#B0734A

#C99C7D

#DFC5B3

#F6EEE9

Rectangle

#C99C7D

#ABC97E

#7EABC9

#9C7EC9

Compound

#C99C7D

#C9C17E

#7EABC9

#7E85C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B097

#DBC4B5

#E8DDD6

Darker

#B8784D

#825231

#4D2F1C

Saturation

#AEA198

#C99C7E

#E49662

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C99C7D

#B5AB7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C99C7D

#A5A582

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C99C7D

#C9999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Carnation 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

#D6A279

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C99C7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3A79D

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.

#6293B3

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: #C99C7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C99C7D;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-carnation: #C99C7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-carnation': '#C99C7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C99C7D] text-[#C99C7D]

SCSS

$desert-carnation: #C99C7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C99C7D?

#C99C7D is Desert Carnation, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C99C7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Carnation?

Desert Carnation 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 Desert Carnation?

Desert Carnation 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 Desert Carnation?

You can download Desert Carnation 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 Desert Carnation?

The hex code is #C99C7D. In RGB it's 201, 156, 125, and in HSL it's 24°, 41%, 64%.

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