ORANGES

Galt

#CFA68A

RGB 207, 166, 138 · HSL 24°, 42%, 68% · CMYK 0, 20, 33, 19

Galt is #CFA68A in HEX — rgb(207, 166, 138), hsl(24°, 42%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 33%, 19%).

Galt pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 42%, 68%. 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#CFA68A

RGB207, 166, 138

HSL24°, 42%, 68%

HSV24°, 33%, 81%

CMYK0, 20, 33, 19

Decimal13608586

CSS RGBrgb(207, 166, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 42%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Galt CW-210

Exact match

Valspar

Vienna Beige 2004-8A

ΔE 0.9 · #CCA488

Hallman-Lindsay

Cowhide 155

ΔE 1.3 · #CDA688

Behr

Autumn Air PPU3-11

ΔE 1.8 · #D2A889

Vista Paint

Cowhide C-154

ΔE 1.9 · #CDA88A

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 2.6 · #D0AB8C

Sherwin-Williams

Deer Valley SW7720

ΔE 3.1 · #C7A485

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 3.3 · #C9A78D

PPG

Covered Wagon 16-18

ΔE 3.9 · #CDA885

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 4.5 · #D5A285

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.9 · #D6A496

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.8 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 10.8 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.1 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#CFA68A

#8BB4D0

Analogous

#D08B92

#CFA68A

#D0C98B

Triadic

#CFA68A

#8BD0A7

#A78BD0

Split-Complementary

#CFA68A

#8BD0C9

#8B92D0

Tetradic

#CFA68A

#92D08B

#8BB4D0

#C98BD0

Monochromatic

#8A5938

#B97D55

#CFA68A

#E6D0C1

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#CFA68A

#B4D08B

#8BB4D0

#A78BD0

Compound

#CFA68A

#D0C98B

#8BB4D0

#8B92D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9B8A2

#E0CBBD

#EBE1DA

Darker

#BE8057

#8B5733

#52321D

Saturation

#B8ABA3

#D0A78B

#E7A273

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA68A

#BCB38A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA68A

#AEAE8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA68A

#CFA3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Galt 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

#DBA983

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA68A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8AEA7

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.

#6D9BBA

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: #CFA68A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA68A;

CSS Variable

--color-galt: #CFA68A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galt': '#CFA68A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA68A] text-[#CFA68A]

SCSS

$galt: #CFA68A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA68A?

#CFA68A is Galt, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA68A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galt?

Galt 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 Galt?

Galt 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 Galt?

You can download Galt 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 Galt?

The hex code is #CFA68A. In RGB it's 207, 166, 138, and in HSL it's 24°, 42%, 68%.

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