ORANGES

Ashen

#C9BFB2

RGB 201, 191, 178 · HSL 34°, 18%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 21

Ashen is #C9BFB2 in HEX — rgb(201, 191, 178), hsl(34°, 18%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 21%).

Ashen pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 18%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C9BFB2

RGB201, 191, 178

HSL34°, 18%, 74%

HSV34°, 11%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 21

Decimal13221810

CSS RGBrgb(201, 191, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 18%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ashen 1023-3

Exact match

Dulux

Almond Swirl SN3D3

ΔE 0.5 · #C9BFB1

Vista Paint

Apollodorous K-956

ΔE 0.8 · #C7BFB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 0.8 · #C7BEB2

Benjamin Moore

Annapolis HC-176

ΔE 1.1 · #CABFB0

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 1.2 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.3 · #CCBFB3

Sherwin-Williams

Skyline Steel SW1015

ΔE 1.3 · #C6BFB3

Behr

Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13

ΔE 1.4 · #CABDAF

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC2B6

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #CCBCB0

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 3.1 · #CCBEAC

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.2 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.7 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#C9BFB2

#B1BBC9

Analogous

#C9B2B1

#C9BFB2

#C7C9B1

Triadic

#C9BFB2

#B1C9BE

#BEB1C9

Split-Complementary

#C9BFB2

#B1C7C9

#B2B1C9

Tetradic

#C9BFB2

#B1C9B2

#B1BBC9

#C9B1C7

Monochromatic

#84735C

#A99984

#C9BFB2

#E8E4DE

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C9BFB2

#BBC9B1

#B1BBC9

#BEB1C9

Compound

#C9BFB2

#C7C9B1

#B1BBC9

#B2B1C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4CBC0

#DDD8D1

#EBE8E5

Darker

#AB9A83

#7C6B53

#493E30

Saturation

#C0BDB9

#C9BEB1

#E4C296

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BFB2

#C5C1B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BFB2

#C1C1B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BFB2

#CABDBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ashen 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

#D6BCA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BFB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C1C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#899DB8

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: #C9BFB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BFB2;

CSS Variable

--color-ashen: #C9BFB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ashen': '#C9BFB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BFB2] text-[#C9BFB2]

SCSS

$ashen: #C9BFB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BFB2?

#C9BFB2 is Ashen, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9BFB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ashen?

Ashen 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?

Ashen 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?

You can download Ashen 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 Ashen?

The hex code is #C9BFB2. In RGB it's 201, 191, 178, and in HSL it's 34°, 18%, 74%.

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