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Cashew Crush

#C9BEAE

RGB 201, 190, 174 · HSL 36°, 20%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 21

Cashew Crush is #C9BEAE in HEX — rgb(201, 190, 174), hsl(36°, 20%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 21%).

Cashew Crush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 20%, 74%. 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#C9BEAE

RGB201, 190, 174

HSL36°, 20%, 74%

HSV36°, 13%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 21

Decimal13221550

CSS RGBrgb(201, 190, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 20%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cashew Crush SN3G3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Annapolis HC-176

ΔE 0.7 · #CABFB0

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1 · #C8BCAB

Sherwin-Williams

Shiitake SW9173

ΔE 1 · #C8BCAB

Vista Paint

Star Light K-949

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC1B1

Behr

Washed Khaki UL170-8

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC1B0

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 1.5 · #C7BBAD

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.6 · #CCBEAC

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 1.6 · #C9BEAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Phelps Putty historic-phelps-putty

ΔE 1.7 · #C4BDAD

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 1.8 · #CBBEB1

Valspar

Soft Stones 6008-1C

ΔE 2.1 · #C5BBA8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.3 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.5 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #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

#C9BEAE

#AFBACA

Analogous

#CAB2AF

#C9BEAE

#C7CAAF

Triadic

#C9BEAE

#AFCABF

#BFAFCA

Split-Complementary

#C9BEAE

#AFC7CA

#B2AFCA

Tetradic

#C9BEAE

#AFCAB2

#AFBACA

#CAAFC7

Monochromatic

#87755A

#AB9B82

#C9BEAE

#E9E4DD

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C9BEAE

#BACAAF

#AFBACA

#BFAFCA

Compound

#C9BEAE

#C7CAAF

#AFBACA

#B2AFCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CCBF

#DED9D0

#EBE8E5

Darker

#AD9B81

#7F6C51

#4A3F2E

Saturation

#C1BDB9

#CABFAF

#E4C595

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BEAE

#C5C0AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BEAE

#C0C0B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BEAE

#CABCBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cashew Crush 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

#D6BB9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BEAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C0C2

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#899CB8

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: #C9BEAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BEAE;

CSS Variable

--color-cashew-crush: #C9BEAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cashew-crush': '#C9BEAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BEAE] text-[#C9BEAE]

SCSS

$cashew-crush: #C9BEAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BEAE?

#C9BEAE is Cashew Crush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9BEAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cashew Crush?

Cashew Crush 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 Cashew Crush?

Cashew Crush 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 Cashew Crush?

You can download Cashew Crush 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 Cashew Crush?

The hex code is #C9BEAE. In RGB it's 201, 190, 174, and in HSL it's 36°, 20%, 74%.

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