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Cinnamon Toast

#CAA272

RGB 202, 162, 114 · HSL 33°, 45%, 62% · CMYK 0, 20, 44, 21

Cinnamon Toast is #CAA272 in HEX — rgb(202, 162, 114), hsl(33°, 45%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 44%, 21%).

Cinnamon Toast pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 45%, 62%. 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#CAA272

RGB202, 162, 114

HSL33°, 45%, 62%

HSV33°, 44%, 79%

CMYK0, 20, 44, 21

Decimal13279858

CSS RGBrgb(202, 162, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 45%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnamon Toast 246

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cinnamon Toast C-245

ΔE 1.1 · #C9A270

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 1.2 · #C8A173

PPG

Outback 1088-5

ΔE 1.5 · #C9A375

Benjamin Moore

Ginger CC-274

ΔE 1.5 · #CBA573

Sherwin-Williams

Vintage Gold SW9024

ΔE 1.5 · #CBA576

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 2.2 · #C49C6D

Behr

Fresh Sawdust BXC-70

ΔE 2.2 · #C7A370

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 3.4 · #CFA974

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 4.9 · #BFA270

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 5 · #D7A97F

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.1 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.4 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.6 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.6 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#CAA272

#729ACA

Analogous

#CA7772

#CAA272

#C5CA72

Triadic

#CAA272

#72CAA2

#A272CA

Split-Complementary

#CAA272

#72C5CA

#7772CA

Tetradic

#CAA272

#72CA77

#729ACA

#CA72C5

Monochromatic

#76552D

#AE7D42

#CAA272

#DFC7AA

#F4ECE1

Rectangle

#CAA272

#9ACA72

#729ACA

#A272CA

Compound

#CAA272

#C5CA72

#729ACA

#7772CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4B58F

#DBC7AF

#E8DED2

Darker

#BA8443

#825B2C

#4D3518

Saturation

#AB9F91

#CAA272

#E4A558

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAA272

#BAAE72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAA272

#AAAA7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAA272

#CB9DA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cinnamon Toast 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

#D7A671

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAA272

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4AB95

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.

#5882B5

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: #CAA272;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAA272;

CSS Variable

--color-cinnamon-toast: #CAA272;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cinnamon-toast': '#CAA272' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAA272] text-[#CAA272]

SCSS

$cinnamon-toast: #CAA272;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAA272?

#CAA272 is Cinnamon Toast, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAA272 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cinnamon Toast?

Cinnamon Toast 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 Cinnamon Toast?

Cinnamon Toast 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 Cinnamon Toast?

You can download Cinnamon Toast 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 Cinnamon Toast?

The hex code is #CAA272. In RGB it's 202, 162, 114, and in HSL it's 33°, 45%, 62%.

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