ORANGES

Prairie Sand

#C9B18A

RGB 201, 177, 138 · HSL 37°, 37%, 66% · CMYK 0, 12, 31, 21

Prairie Sand is #C9B18A in HEX — rgb(201, 177, 138), hsl(37°, 37%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 21%).

Prairie Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 37%, 66%. 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#C9B18A

RGB201, 177, 138

HSL37°, 37%, 66%

HSV37°, 31%, 79%

CMYK0, 12, 31, 21

Decimal13218186

CSS RGBrgb(201, 177, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 37%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Prairie Sand 289

Exact match

Vista Paint

Only Yesterday C-295

ΔE 0.4 · #C8B089

Sherwin-Williams

Harmonic Tan SW6136

ΔE 1.1 · #C6B08A

Benjamin Moore

Shelburne HC-28

ΔE 1.9 · #CCB68E

PPG

Earthy Cane 1103-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C5B28B

Behr

Perfect Tan N280-4

ΔE 2.1 · #CBB086

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2.6 · #D1B791

Dulux

Savannah S14E3

ΔE 3.2 · #D1BA92

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB78B

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.2 · #C6B294

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 5.2 · #D4BC8E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.1 · #C1A878

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.6 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.7 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.3 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.2 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C9B18A

#88A1C8

Analogous

#C89088

#C9B18A

#C1C888

Triadic

#C9B18A

#88C8B0

#B088C8

Split-Complementary

#C9B18A

#88C1C8

#9088C8

Tetradic

#C9B18A

#88C890

#88A1C8

#C888C1

Monochromatic

#7E643A

#B08D54

#C9B18A

#E0D3BD

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#C9B18A

#A1C888

#88A1C8

#B088C8

Compound

#C9B18A

#C1C888

#88A1C8

#9088C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3C0A0

#DBCFBB

#E9E2D9

Darker

#B59258

#826537

#4D3B1F

Saturation

#B2AB9F

#C8B088

#E4B66D

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9B18A

#C0B78A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9B18A

#B5B590

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9B18A

#CBACB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Prairie Sand 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

#D6B183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9B18A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B6A7

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.

#6C87B2

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: #C9B18A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9B18A;

CSS Variable

--color-prairie-sand: #C9B18A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prairie-sand': '#C9B18A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9B18A] text-[#C9B18A]

SCSS

$prairie-sand: #C9B18A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9B18A?

#C9B18A is Prairie Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9B18A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prairie Sand?

Prairie Sand 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 Prairie Sand?

Prairie Sand 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 Prairie Sand?

You can download Prairie Sand 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 Prairie Sand?

The hex code is #C9B18A. In RGB it's 201, 177, 138, and in HSL it's 37°, 37%, 66%.

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