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Indian Clay

#F2D0C0

RGB 242, 208, 192 · HSL 19°, 66%, 85% · CMYK 0, 14, 21, 5

Indian Clay is #F2D0C0 in HEX — rgb(242, 208, 192), hsl(19°, 66%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 21%, 5%).

Indian Clay pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 66%, 85%. 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#F2D0C0

RGB242, 208, 192

HSL19°, 66%, 85%

HSV19°, 21%, 95%

CMYK0, 14, 21, 5

Decimal15913152

CSS RGBrgb(242, 208, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 66%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sand Island C-46

ΔE 0.4 · #F3D1C1

Dulux

Maiden's Blush S09G1

ΔE 0.5 · #F2D0BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sand Island 47

ΔE 0.8 · #F4D1C2

Sherwin-Williams

Koral Kicks SW6610

ΔE 1.2 · #F2D1C3

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 1.3 · #F4D0C2

PPG

Pale Coral 1063-3

ΔE 1.7 · #F2D1C4

Benjamin Moore

Precocious 051

ΔE 1.8 · #EFCFC2

Valspar

Pale Satin Peach 2003-6C

ΔE 2.1 · #F0CBBD

Behr

Clamshell 260E-2

ΔE 2.2 · #F0D0BC

Kilz

Nouveau Apricot LB160-01

ΔE 2.3 · #EBCBBD

Dunn-Edwards

Galveston Tan DE6101

ΔE 3.1 · #E8C8B8

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.9 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 4.8 · #F4D9CE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 10.3 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#F2D0C0

#C0E2F2

Analogous

#F2C0C9

#F2D0C0

#F2E9C0

Triadic

#F2D0C0

#C0F2CF

#CFC0F2

Split-Complementary

#F2D0C0

#C0F2E9

#C0C9F2

Tetradic

#F2D0C0

#C9F2C0

#C0E2F2

#E9C0F2

Monochromatic

#D87041

#E5A080

#F2D0C0

#FBEFEA

Rectangle

#F2D0C0

#E2F2C0

#C0E2F2

#CFC0F2

Compound

#F2D0C0

#F2E9C0

#C0E2F2

#C0C9F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5D9CC

#F5E3DB

#F8EFEB

Darker

#E69975

#CE5721

#7A3211

Saturation

#E0D6D1

#F2CFC0

#F8CDB9

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D0C0

#E2DBC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D0C0

#D6D6C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D0C0

#F2CED1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Indian Clay 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

#F5C9AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D0C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CECF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#91C7E0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F2D0C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D0C0;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-clay: #F2D0C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-clay': '#F2D0C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D0C0] text-[#F2D0C0]

SCSS

$indian-clay: #F2D0C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D0C0?

#F2D0C0 is Indian Clay, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D0C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Clay?

Indian Clay 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 Indian Clay?

Indian Clay 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 Indian Clay?

You can download Indian Clay 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 Indian Clay?

The hex code is #F2D0C0. In RGB it's 242, 208, 192, and in HSL it's 19°, 66%, 85%.

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