ORANGES

Elk Antler

#CABCA4

RGB 202, 188, 164 · HSL 38°, 26%, 72% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 21

Elk Antler is #CABCA4 in HEX — rgb(202, 188, 164), hsl(38°, 26%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 21%).

Elk Antler pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 26%, 72%. 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#CABCA4

RGB202, 188, 164

HSL38°, 26%, 72%

HSV38°, 19%, 79%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 21

Decimal13286564

CSS RGBrgb(202, 188, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 26%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dusty Trail 1097-4

ΔE 0.4 · #C9BBA3

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 0.6 · #C8BBA3

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 0.9 · #C7BBA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 1.3 · #C8BDA4

Behr

Windsor Tan MQ2-26

ΔE 1.4 · #C7B8A0

Benjamin Moore

Bleeker HC-80

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC1A9

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 1.9 · #C6BCA2

Kilz

Dusty Road LK160

ΔE 2.1 · #C9BBA7

Valspar

Freshly Baked 3008-10A

ΔE 2.3 · #C7BAA6

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 2.5 · #CDB9A2

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 2.8 · #CFC3AD

Dulux

Pale Parchment S13D2

ΔE 2.9 · #D1C2AD

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.9 · #D1BAA5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#CABCA4

#A5B3CA

Analogous

#CAAAA5

#CABCA4

#C5CAA5

Triadic

#CABCA4

#A5CABD

#BDA5CA

Split-Complementary

#CABCA4

#A5C5CA

#AAA5CA

Tetradic

#CABCA4

#A5CAAA

#A5B3CA

#CAA5C5

Monochromatic

#87734F

#AE9975

#CABCA4

#E6E0D5

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#CABCA4

#B3CAA5

#A5B3CA

#BDA5CA

Compound

#CABCA4

#C5CAA5

#A5B3CA

#AAA5CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CAB7

#DED7CB

#EBE7E1

Darker

#B09B75

#826D48

#4C3F29

Saturation

#BDB9B2

#CABDA5

#E5C48B

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABCA4

#C5BFA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABCA4

#BEBEA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABCA4

#CBB9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Elk Antler 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

#D7BA96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABCA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BFBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8395B5

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: #CABCA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABCA4;

CSS Variable

--color-elk-antler: #CABCA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elk-antler': '#CABCA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABCA4] text-[#CABCA4]

SCSS

$elk-antler: #CABCA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABCA4?

#CABCA4 is Elk Antler, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CABCA4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elk Antler?

Elk Antler 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 Elk Antler?

Elk Antler 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 Elk Antler?

You can download Elk Antler 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 Elk Antler?

The hex code is #CABCA4. In RGB it's 202, 188, 164, and in HSL it's 38°, 26%, 72%.

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