ORANGES

Butte

#C9AC8C

RGB 201, 172, 140 · HSL 31°, 36%, 67% · CMYK 0, 14, 30, 21

Butte is #C9AC8C in HEX — rgb(201, 172, 140), hsl(31°, 36%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 30%, 21%).

Butte pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 36%, 67%. 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#C9AC8C

RGB201, 172, 140

HSL31°, 36%, 67%

HSV31°, 30%, 79%

CMYK0, 14, 30, 21

Decimal13216908

CSS RGBrgb(201, 172, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 36%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Butte AC-8

Exact match

PPG

Rabbit 15-11

ΔE 1.6 · #C8AC89

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 1.7 · #CCAB8C

Vista Paint

Fossil Tan C-168

ΔE 2 · #CFAE8E

Dunn-Edwards

Dover Plains DE6116

ΔE 2 · #CCAF92

Behr

Raffia Ribbon PPU7-20

ΔE 2.1 · #CBB08D

Sherwin-Williams

Townhall Tan SW7690

ΔE 2.3 · #C3AA8C

Valspar

Leatherbound 3004-10A

ΔE 2.4 · #C5AD8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossil Tan 169

ΔE 2.6 · #D1AF90

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AB91

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.3 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.7 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.4 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.2 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.7 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C9AC8C

#8DAAC9

Analogous

#C98E8D

#C9AC8C

#C8C98D

Triadic

#C9AC8C

#8DC9AC

#AC8DC9

Split-Complementary

#C9AC8C

#8DC8C9

#8E8DC9

Tetradic

#C9AC8C

#8DC98E

#8DAAC9

#C98DC8

Monochromatic

#805F3C

#B18659

#C9AC8C

#E2D2C1

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#C9AC8C

#AAC98D

#8DAAC9

#AC8DC9

Compound

#C9AC8C

#C8C98D

#8DAAC9

#8E8DC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4BCA3

#DCCDBD

#E9E2DA

Darker

#B58A5C

#835F39

#4D3720

Saturation

#B4ABA2

#C9AC8D

#E4AD72

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9AC8C

#BDB48C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9AC8C

#B1B191

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9AC8C

#CAA8AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butte 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

#D6AE84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9AC8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B3A8

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.

#7090B3

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: #C9AC8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9AC8C;

CSS Variable

--color-butte: #C9AC8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butte': '#C9AC8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9AC8C] text-[#C9AC8C]

SCSS

$butte: #C9AC8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9AC8C?

#C9AC8C is Butte, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9AC8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butte?

Butte 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 Butte?

Butte 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 Butte?

You can download Butte 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 Butte?

The hex code is #C9AC8C. In RGB it's 201, 172, 140, and in HSL it's 31°, 36%, 67%.

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