ORANGES

Siesta Dreams

#C9A480

RGB 201, 164, 128 · HSL 30°, 40%, 65% · CMYK 0, 18, 36, 21

Siesta Dreams is #C9A480 in HEX — rgb(201, 164, 128), hsl(30°, 40%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 36%, 21%).

Siesta Dreams pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#C9A480

RGB201, 164, 128

HSL30°, 40%, 65%

HSV30°, 36%, 79%

CMYK0, 18, 36, 21

Decimal13214848

CSS RGBrgb(201, 164, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 40%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Siesta Dreams 1080-4

Exact match

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 1 · #CAA380

Sherwin-Williams

Totally Tan SW6115

ΔE 1.1 · #CCA683

Behr

Albuquerque QE-21

ΔE 1.3 · #CBA37F

Vista Paint

Supreme Bean K-1026

ΔE 1.5 · #CBA37E

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 1.6 · #C8A683

Benjamin Moore

Farm AF-360

ΔE 2.3 · #C5A079

Hallman-Lindsay

Coastal Sand historic-coastal-sand

ΔE 2.6 · #C9A985

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 2.8 · #C19E78

Valspar

Pale Blush 3002-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #C79D79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.9 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.6 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.2 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 12.1 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C9A480

#82A6C9

Analogous

#C98282

#C9A480

#C9C982

Triadic

#C9A480

#82C9A6

#A682C9

Split-Complementary

#C9A480

#82C9C9

#8282C9

Tetradic

#C9A480

#82C982

#82A6C9

#C982C9

Monochromatic

#7D5936

#B3804D

#C9A480

#E0CCB8

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#C9A480

#A6C982

#82A6C9

#A682C9

Compound

#C9A480

#C9C982

#82A6C9

#8282C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B89B

#DCC9B7

#E9E0D7

Darker

#B88551

#835B33

#4D351D

Saturation

#B0A69B

#C9A682

#E4A667

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A480

#B9AF80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A480

#ABAB85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A480

#CAA0A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Siesta Dreams 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

#D6A87B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A480

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AD9F

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.

#668DB4

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: #C9A480;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A480;

CSS Variable

--color-siesta-dreams: #C9A480;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'siesta-dreams': '#C9A480' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A480] text-[#C9A480]

SCSS

$siesta-dreams: #C9A480;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A480?

#C9A480 is Siesta Dreams, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A480 warm or cool?

Siesta Dreams reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Siesta Dreams?

Siesta Dreams 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 Siesta Dreams?

Siesta Dreams 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 Siesta Dreams?

You can download Siesta Dreams 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 Siesta Dreams?

The hex code is #C9A480. In RGB it's 201, 164, 128, and in HSL it's 30°, 40%, 65%.

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