ORANGES

Beach Woods

#CAC0B0

RGB 202, 192, 176 · HSL 37°, 20%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 21

Beach Woods is #CAC0B0 in HEX — rgb(202, 192, 176), hsl(37°, 20%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 21%).

Beach Woods pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 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#CAC0B0

RGB202, 192, 176

HSL37°, 20%, 74%

HSV37°, 13%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 21

Decimal13287600

CSS RGBrgb(202, 192, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 20%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Star Light K-949

ΔE 0.5 · #CAC1B1

Benjamin Moore

Annapolis HC-176

ΔE 0.7 · #CABFB0

Dulux

Beach Woods S14C2

ΔE 0.7 · #CABFB0

Behr

Washed Khaki UL170-8

ΔE 0.7 · #CAC1B0

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbar SW7547

ΔE 1.4 · #CBBFAD

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #CEC4B3

PPG

Ashen 1023-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C9BFB2

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 1.8 · #C9BEAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Phelps Putty historic-phelps-putty

ΔE 1.8 · #C4BDAD

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2 · #CBBEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2 · #CCBEAC

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 2.1 · #C7BBAD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.8 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #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

#CAC0B0

#AFBACA

Analogous

#CAB3AF

#CAC0B0

#C7CAAF

Triadic

#CAC0B0

#AFCAC0

#C0AFCA

Split-Complementary

#CAC0B0

#AFC7CA

#B3AFCA

Tetradic

#CAC0B0

#AFCAB3

#AFBACA

#CAAFC7

Monochromatic

#87755A

#AB9B82

#CAC0B0

#E9E4DD

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#CAC0B0

#BACAAF

#AFBACA

#C0AFCA

Compound

#CAC0B0

#C7CAAF

#AFBACA

#B3AFCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CCBF

#DED9D0

#EBE9E5

Darker

#AD9C81

#7F6D51

#4A402E

Saturation

#C1BEB9

#CAC0AF

#E4C695

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC0B0

#C7C2B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC0B0

#C2C2B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC0B0

#CBBEC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beach Woods 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

#D7BD9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC0B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C2C3

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#899BB8

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: #CAC0B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC0B0;

CSS Variable

--color-beach-woods: #CAC0B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beach-woods': '#CAC0B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC0B0] text-[#CAC0B0]

SCSS

$beach-woods: #CAC0B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC0B0?

#CAC0B0 is Beach Woods, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC0B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beach Woods?

Beach Woods 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 Beach Woods?

Beach Woods 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 Beach Woods?

You can download Beach Woods 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 Beach Woods?

The hex code is #CAC0B0. In RGB it's 202, 192, 176, and in HSL it's 37°, 20%, 74%.

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