ORANGES

Cobbler

#C4AB7D

RGB 196, 171, 125 · HSL 39°, 38%, 63% · CMYK 0, 13, 36, 23

Cobbler is #C4AB7D in HEX — rgb(196, 171, 125), hsl(39°, 38%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 36%, 23%).

Cobbler pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 38%, 63%. 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#C4AB7D

RGB196, 171, 125

HSL39°, 38%, 63%

HSV39°, 36%, 77%

CMYK0, 13, 36, 23

Decimal12888957

CSS RGBrgb(196, 171, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 38%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 1.1 · #C5AC7C

PPG

Antiquity 1093-5 · 12-19

ΔE 1.5 · #C1A87C

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 1.6 · #C1A878

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 1.7 · #C2A878

Behr

Cliff Ridge MQ2-29

ΔE 1.7 · #C2AA7F

Benjamin Moore

Avant 272

ΔE 2.2 · #C2AA78

Dunn-Edwards

Medallion DEC729

ΔE 2.3 · #C3A679

Vista Paint

Happy Camper K-979

ΔE 2.4 · #BEAA7D

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Straw SW2813

ΔE 2.6 · #CAAB7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassafras 310

ΔE 3.7 · #BAA47A

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.4 · #B3A477

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.8 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.1 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.5 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.6 · #C8BD83

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

#C4AB7D

#7D96C5

Analogous

#C5887D

#C4AB7D

#BAC57D

Triadic

#C4AB7D

#7DC5AB

#AB7DC5

Split-Complementary

#C4AB7D

#7DBAC5

#887DC5

Tetradic

#C4AB7D

#7DC588

#7D96C5

#C57DBA

Monochromatic

#745E34

#A9884C

#C4AB7D

#DCCDB2

#F4EFE6

Rectangle

#C4AB7D

#96C57D

#7D96C5

#AB7DC5

Compound

#C4AB7D

#BAC57D

#7D96C5

#887DC5

Variations

Lighter

#D0BC97

#D9CCB4

#E7E1D5

Darker

#B3904E

#7D6333

#4A3A1D

Saturation

#ABA496

#C5AB7D

#E2B460

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

#C4AB7D

#BBB17D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4AB7D

#B0B084

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4AB7D

#C6A5AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cobbler 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

#D2AD79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4AB7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B29D

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.

#627DAF

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: #C4AB7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4AB7D;

CSS Variable

--color-cobbler: #C4AB7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cobbler': '#C4AB7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4AB7D] text-[#C4AB7D]

SCSS

$cobbler: #C4AB7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4AB7D?

#C4AB7D is Cobbler, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4AB7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cobbler?

Cobbler 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 Cobbler?

Cobbler 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 Cobbler?

You can download Cobbler 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 Cobbler?

The hex code is #C4AB7D. In RGB it's 196, 171, 125, and in HSL it's 39°, 38%, 63%.

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