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Italianate

#CC9A77

RGB 204, 154, 119 · HSL 25°, 45%, 63% · CMYK 0, 25, 42, 20

Italianate is #CC9A77 in HEX — rgb(204, 154, 119), hsl(25°, 45%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 42%, 20%).

Italianate pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 45%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CC9A77

RGB204, 154, 119

HSL25°, 45%, 63%

HSV25°, 42%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 42, 20

Decimal13408887

CSS RGBrgb(204, 154, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 45%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Italianate AF-215

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 1.6 · #C89672

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 1.8 · #D29D7A

Valspar

Ginger Bite 2005-5C

ΔE 2.1 · #CE9E7D

PPG

Doeskin 1082-5

ΔE 2.5 · #C89B75

Vista Paint

Vizcaino Desert K-1058

ΔE 3.1 · #CE9771

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 3.8 · #CD9470

Behr

Copper Moon HDC-AC-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C4997A

Sherwin-Williams

Caramelized SW9186

ΔE 4.1 · #C29871

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 4.6 · #D5A285

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.2 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.8 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.7 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.3 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CC9A77

#76A8CB

Analogous

#CB767D

#CC9A77

#CBC476

Triadic

#CC9A77

#76CB9A

#9A76CB

Split-Complementary

#CC9A77

#76CBC4

#767DCB

Tetradic

#CC9A77

#7DCB76

#76A8CB

#C476CB

Monochromatic

#7A4E2E

#B17143

#CC9A77

#E0C3AE

#F5ECE5

Rectangle

#CC9A77

#A8CB76

#76A8CB

#9A76CB

Compound

#CC9A77

#CBC476

#76A8CB

#767DCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5AE92

#DCC3B1

#E8DCD4

Darker

#BC7745

#84512D

#4E2F19

Saturation

#AD9F94

#CB9A76

#E5955C

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9A77

#B5AB76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9A77

#A4A47C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9A77

#CC969C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Italianate 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

#D8A074

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9A77

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A599

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5B90B6

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: #CC9A77;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9A77;

CSS Variable

--color-italianate: #CC9A77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italianate': '#CC9A77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9A77] text-[#CC9A77]

SCSS

$italianate: #CC9A77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9A77?

#CC9A77 is Italianate, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9A77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Italianate?

Italianate 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 Italianate?

Italianate 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 Italianate?

You can download Italianate 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 Italianate?

The hex code is #CC9A77. In RGB it's 204, 154, 119, and in HSL it's 25°, 45%, 63%.

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