ORANGES

AC-orn

#CEA980

RGB 206, 169, 128 · HSL 32°, 44%, 65% · CMYK 0, 18, 38, 19

AC-orn is #CEA980 in HEX — rgb(206, 169, 128), hsl(32°, 44%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 38%, 19%).

AC-orn pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 44%, 65%. 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#CEA980

RGB206, 169, 128

HSL32°, 44%, 65%

HSV32°, 38%, 81%

CMYK0, 18, 38, 19

Decimal13543808

CSS RGBrgb(206, 169, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 44%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

AC-orn 2161-40

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Stonebriar SW7693

ΔE 1.6 · #CBA97E

Behr

Butter Nut HDC-AC-13

ΔE 2.1 · #CCA57A

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Cloud 245

ΔE 2.2 · #D4AF85

PPG

Cheddar Biscuit 1083-5

ΔE 2.3 · #D2AD87

Vista Paint

Caramel Cloud C-244

ΔE 2.6 · #D2AF83

Dulux

Pony S13E4

ΔE 3.4 · #C6A881

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 3.6 · #CAA380

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 3.7 · #D0B082

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 4.2 · #C8A173

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.5 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.7 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 11.7 · #D6C39E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#CEA980

#7EA3CD

Analogous

#CD817E

#CEA980

#CACD7E

Triadic

#CEA980

#7ECDA8

#A87ECD

Split-Complementary

#CEA980

#7ECACD

#817ECD

Tetradic

#CEA980

#7ECD81

#7EA3CD

#CD7ECA

Monochromatic

#815C32

#B88347

#CEA980

#E2CDB6

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#CEA980

#A3CD7E

#7EA3CD

#A87ECD

Compound

#CEA980

#CACD7E

#7EA3CD

#817ECD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BA98

#DDCBB5

#E9E0D6

Darker

#BD884C

#875E2F

#50371A

Saturation

#B2A79A

#CDA87E

#E6AA65

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEA980

#BFB480

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEA980

#B0B086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEA980

#CFA4A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

AC-orn 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

#DAAB7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEA980

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B09F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#628AB8

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: #CEA980;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEA980;

CSS Variable

--color-ac-orn: #CEA980;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ac-orn': '#CEA980' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEA980] text-[#CEA980]

SCSS

$ac-orn: #CEA980;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEA980?

#CEA980 is AC-orn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEA980 warm or cool?

AC-orn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with AC-orn?

AC-orn 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 AC-orn?

AC-orn 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 AC-orn?

You can download AC-orn 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 AC-orn?

The hex code is #CEA980. In RGB it's 206, 169, 128, and in HSL it's 32°, 44%, 65%.

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