ORANGES

Ancient Relic

#CCC1AB

RGB 204, 193, 171 · HSL 40°, 24%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 20

Ancient Relic is #CCC1AB in HEX — rgb(204, 193, 171), hsl(40°, 24%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 20%).

Ancient Relic pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 24%, 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#CCC1AB

RGB204, 193, 171

HSL40°, 24%, 74%

HSV40°, 16%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 20

Decimal13418923

CSS RGBrgb(204, 193, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 24%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC3AD

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC4AE

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.3 · #C8C0AA

Benjamin Moore

Bleeker HC-80

ΔE 1.3 · #CEC1A9

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC1AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Cantera 343

ΔE 1.5 · #CEC5AF

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 1.6 · #C8BEAA

Vista Paint

Cantera C-342

ΔE 1.7 · #CDC5AF

Dunn-Edwards

Riverbed DEC767

ΔE 1.8 · #D2C5AE

Behr

Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18

ΔE 1.8 · #D0C6B0

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C1AE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.5 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.8 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 3.3 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CCC1AB

#ADB7CD

Analogous

#CDB2AD

#CCC1AB

#C7CDAD

Triadic

#CCC1AB

#ADCDC2

#C2ADCD

Split-Complementary

#CCC1AB

#ADC7CD

#B2ADCD

Tetradic

#CCC1AB

#ADCDB2

#ADB7CD

#CDADC7

Monochromatic

#8B7955

#B09F7D

#CCC1AB

#EAE5DC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#CCC1AB

#B7CDAD

#ADB7CD

#C2ADCD

Compound

#CCC1AB

#C7CDAD

#ADB7CD

#B2ADCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CEBD

#DFDACF

#ECE9E4

Darker

#B1A07D

#83714C

#4D422C

Saturation

#C1BEB8

#CDC2AD

#E6CA94

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC1AB

#C9C3AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC1AB

#C3C3AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC1AB

#CDBEC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancient Relic 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

#D8BD9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC1AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C2C0

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.

#8999B8

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: #CCC1AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC1AB;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-relic: #CCC1AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-relic': '#CCC1AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC1AB] text-[#CCC1AB]

SCSS

$ancient-relic: #CCC1AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC1AB?

#CCC1AB is Ancient Relic, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CCC1AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Relic?

Ancient Relic 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 Ancient Relic?

Ancient Relic 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 Ancient Relic?

You can download Ancient Relic 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 Ancient Relic?

The hex code is #CCC1AB. In RGB it's 204, 193, 171, and in HSL it's 40°, 24%, 74%.

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