ORANGES

Raw Cashew Nut

#C8BDB1

RGB 200, 189, 177 · HSL 31°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 22

Raw Cashew Nut is #C8BDB1 in HEX — rgb(200, 189, 177), hsl(31°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 22%).

Raw Cashew Nut pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 17%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C8BDB1

RGB200, 189, 177

HSL31°, 17%, 74%

HSV31°, 12%, 78%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 22

Decimal13155761

CSS RGBrgb(200, 189, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raw Cashew Nut S13C2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 0.8 · #C7BEB2

PPG

Ashen 1023-3

ΔE 0.9 · #C9BFB2

Vista Paint

Hearthstone C-566

ΔE 0.9 · #C5BCB0

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.2 · #CCBFB3

Behr

Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13

ΔE 1.3 · #CABDAF

Benjamin Moore

Stone CC-396

ΔE 1.4 · #CBBEB0

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 1.4 · #C7BBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Twilight Gray SW0054

ΔE 1.5 · #C8BFB5

Valspar

Gallery Grey 2006-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #C3B8AC

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 2.9 · #C1B5A9

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.9 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.5 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#C8BDB1

#B1BCC8

Analogous

#C8B2B1

#C8BDB1

#C8C8B1

Triadic

#C8BDB1

#B1C8BD

#BDB1C8

Split-Complementary

#C8BDB1

#B1C8C8

#B2B1C8

Tetradic

#C8BDB1

#B1C8B2

#B1BCC8

#C8B1C8

Monochromatic

#83715D

#A89785

#C8BDB1

#E8E3DE

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#C8BDB1

#BCC8B1

#B1BCC8

#BDB1C8

Compound

#C8BDB1

#C8C8B1

#B1BCC8

#B2B1C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3CAC1

#DDD7D1

#EBE8E5

Darker

#AA9884

#7B6854

#483D31

Saturation

#C0BDB9

#C8BDB1

#E3BE96

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8BDB1

#C3C0B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8BDB1

#BFBFB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8BDB1

#C9BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Raw Cashew Nut 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

#D5BAA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8BDB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BFC4

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#89A0B8

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: #C8BDB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8BDB1;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-cashew-nut: #C8BDB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-cashew-nut': '#C8BDB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8BDB1] text-[#C8BDB1]

SCSS

$raw-cashew-nut: #C8BDB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8BDB1?

#C8BDB1 is Raw Cashew Nut, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8BDB1 warm or cool?

Raw Cashew Nut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Raw Cashew Nut?

Raw Cashew Nut 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 Raw Cashew Nut?

Raw Cashew Nut 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 Raw Cashew Nut?

You can download Raw Cashew Nut 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 Raw Cashew Nut?

The hex code is #C8BDB1. In RGB it's 200, 189, 177, and in HSL it's 31°, 17%, 74%.

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