ORANGES
Ashen Tan
#C9BEAF
Ashen Tan pulls into the pale end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 19%, 74%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. 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
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan 996
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C9BEAF?
#C9BEAF is Ashen Tan, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #C9BEAF warm or cool?
Ashen Tan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Ashen Tan?
Ashen Tan 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 Ashen Tan?
Ashen Tan 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 Ashen Tan?
You can download Ashen Tan 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 RGB value of #C9BEAF?
#C9BEAF converts to RGB 201, 190, 175.