ORANGES

Sourdough

#C9B59A

RGB 201, 181, 154 · HSL 34°, 30%, 70% · CMYK 0, 10, 23, 21

Sourdough is #C9B59A in HEX — rgb(201, 181, 154), hsl(34°, 30%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 23%, 21%).

Sourdough pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 30%, 70%. 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#C9B59A

RGB201, 181, 154

HSL34°, 30%, 70%

HSV34°, 23%, 79%

CMYK0, 10, 23, 21

Decimal13219226

CSS RGBrgb(201, 181, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 30%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Macadamia SW6142

ΔE 1 · #CCB79B

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-280

ΔE 1.1 · #CCB89D

Behr

Elemental Tan MQ2-21

ΔE 1.2 · #C8B59C

PPG

Happy Trails 1084-4

ΔE 1.4 · #CDB69B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wicker Basket 280

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B699

Dunn-Edwards

Stonish Beige DEC716

ΔE 1.7 · #CCB49A

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2 · #C6B294

Valspar

Maple Leaf 2008-8B

ΔE 2.5 · #CEB499

Vista Paint

Wicker Basket C-279

ΔE 2.5 · #C5B495

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 2.6 · #C1B298

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 2.7 · #CCB9A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.1 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 5.4 · #D8C4A8

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C9B59A

#9CAFC9

Analogous

#C99F9C

#C9B59A

#C6C99C

Triadic

#C9B59A

#9CC9B6

#B69CC9

Split-Complementary

#C9B59A

#9CC6C9

#9F9CC9

Tetradic

#C9B59A

#9CC99F

#9CAFC9

#C99CC6

Monochromatic

#856A47

#AF916A

#C9B59A

#E4DACD

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#C9B59A

#AFC99C

#9CAFC9

#B69CC9

Compound

#C9B59A

#C6C99C

#9CAFC9

#9F9CC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4C4AF

#DDD3C5

#EAE5DF

Darker

#B2946B

#836642

#4D3C25

Saturation

#B9B3AC

#C9B69C

#E4B981

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9B59A

#C1BA9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9B59A

#B9B99E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9B59A

#CAB1B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sourdough 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

#D6B48F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9B59A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B9B3

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.

#7D94B2

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: #C9B59A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9B59A;

CSS Variable

--color-sourdough: #C9B59A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sourdough': '#C9B59A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9B59A] text-[#C9B59A]

SCSS

$sourdough: #C9B59A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9B59A?

#C9B59A is Sourdough, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9B59A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sourdough?

Sourdough 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 Sourdough?

Sourdough 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 Sourdough?

You can download Sourdough 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 Sourdough?

The hex code is #C9B59A. In RGB it's 201, 181, 154, and in HSL it's 34°, 30%, 70%.

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