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Armadillo

#C9B9AE

RGB 201, 185, 174 · HSL 24°, 20%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 13, 21

Armadillo is #C9B9AE in HEX — rgb(201, 185, 174), hsl(24°, 20%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 21%).

Armadillo pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 20%, 74%. 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#C9B9AE

RGB201, 185, 174

HSL24°, 20%, 74%

HSV24°, 13%, 79%

CMYK0, 8, 13, 21

Decimal13220270

CSS RGBrgb(201, 185, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 20%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Armadillo N230-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Knitting CSP-405

ΔE 0.9 · #C6B8AD

Vista Paint

Souffl√© C-138

ΔE 1.1 · #CCBAB0

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #CCBCB0

PPG

Grey Mauve 18-03

ΔE 1.4 · #CAB8AB

Dulux

Froth S09C2

ΔE 1.4 · #C6B7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Bona Fide Beige SW6065

ΔE 1.8 · #CBB9AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 2.2 · #CEBBB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.2 · #CBBEB1

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 2.2 · #C7BBAD

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBFB3

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 2.4 · #C1B5A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.9 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 6.8 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C9B9AE

#AFBFCA

Analogous

#CAAFB2

#C9B9AE

#CAC7AF

Triadic

#C9B9AE

#AFCABA

#BAAFCA

Split-Complementary

#C9B9AE

#AFCAC7

#AFB2CA

Tetradic

#C9B9AE

#B2CAAF

#AFBFCA

#C7AFCA

Monochromatic

#876C5A

#AB9282

#C9B9AE

#E9E2DD

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#C9B9AE

#BFCAAF

#AFBFCA

#BAAFCA

Compound

#C9B9AE

#CAC7AF

#AFBFCA

#AFB2CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5C8BF

#DED6D0

#EBE7E5

Darker

#AD9381

#7F6351

#4A3A2E

Saturation

#C1BCB9

#CABAAF

#E4B595

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9B9AE

#C2BEAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9B9AE

#BCBCAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9B9AE

#C9B8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Armadillo 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

#D6B79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9B9AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BCC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#89A5B8

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: #C9B9AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9B9AE;

CSS Variable

--color-armadillo: #C9B9AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'armadillo': '#C9B9AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9B9AE] text-[#C9B9AE]

SCSS

$armadillo: #C9B9AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9B9AE?

#C9B9AE is Armadillo, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9B9AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Armadillo?

Armadillo 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 Armadillo?

Armadillo 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 Armadillo?

You can download Armadillo 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 Armadillo?

The hex code is #C9B9AE. In RGB it's 201, 185, 174, and in HSL it's 24°, 20%, 74%.

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