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Corkboard

#C9A66D

RGB 201, 166, 109 · HSL 37°, 46%, 61% · CMYK 0, 17, 46, 21

Corkboard is #C9A66D in HEX — rgb(201, 166, 109), hsl(37°, 46%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 46%, 21%).

Corkboard pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 46%, 61%. 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#C9A66D

RGB201, 166, 109

HSL37°, 46%, 61%

HSV37°, 46%, 79%

CMYK0, 17, 46, 21

Decimal13215341

CSS RGBrgb(201, 166, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 46%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Corkboard BIC-30

Exact match

Valspar

Lewis Gold 3005-7C

ΔE 1.5 · #CBA56B

PPG

More Maple 1091-5

ΔE 2.3 · #D0AB70

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 2.7 · #CFA974

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 2.8 · #C6A668

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 2.8 · #C9AB73

Vista Paint

Gold Digger C-876

ΔE 3 · #CFAE73

Benjamin Moore

Citrine AF-370

ΔE 3.5 · #C9AC6F

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 4.2 · #D5B176

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.6 · #C6A664

Dulux

Sinking Sand S14F4

ΔE 5.3 · #D8B478

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.5 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.6 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C9A66D

#6E91C9

Analogous

#C9786E

#C9A66D

#BFC96E

Triadic

#C9A66D

#6EC9A6

#A66EC9

Split-Complementary

#C9A66D

#6EBFC9

#786EC9

Tetradic

#C9A66D

#6EC978

#6E91C9

#C96EBF

Monochromatic

#73582B

#AB823F

#C9A66D

#DEC8A6

#F3EBDD

Rectangle

#C9A66D

#91C96E

#6E91C9

#A66EC9

Compound

#C9A66D

#BFC96E

#6E91C9

#786EC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B88B

#DBC9AC

#E7DFD1

Darker

#B98A40

#81602A

#4C3817

Saturation

#A99F8E

#C9A66E

#E4AC53

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A66D

#BCAF6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A66D

#ADAD76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A66D

#CB9FA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Corkboard 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

#D6A96D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A66D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AE91

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.

#5479B4

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: #C9A66D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A66D;

CSS Variable

--color-corkboard: #C9A66D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corkboard': '#C9A66D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A66D] text-[#C9A66D]

SCSS

$corkboard: #C9A66D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A66D?

#C9A66D is Corkboard, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A66D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Corkboard?

Corkboard 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 Corkboard?

Corkboard 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 Corkboard?

You can download Corkboard 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 Corkboard?

The hex code is #C9A66D. In RGB it's 201, 166, 109, and in HSL it's 37°, 46%, 61%.

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