ORANGES

Emery Board

#CAA78C

RGB 202, 167, 140 · HSL 26°, 37%, 67% · CMYK 0, 17, 31, 21

Emery Board is #CAA78C in HEX — rgb(202, 167, 140), hsl(26°, 37%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 21%).

Emery Board pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 37%, 67%. 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#CAA78C

RGB202, 167, 140

HSL26°, 37%, 67%

HSV26°, 31%, 79%

CMYK0, 17, 31, 21

Decimal13281164

CSS RGBrgb(202, 167, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 37%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 0.7 · #C9A78D

Behr

Riviera Clay UL130-8

ΔE 1.1 · #C8A78D

Benjamin Moore

Winthrop HC-55

ΔE 1.7 · #CEAA91

Vista Paint

Cowhide C-154

ΔE 1.9 · #CDA88A

PPG

Yosemite Trailhead 15-04

ΔE 2.2 · #C7A98D

Valspar

Vienna Beige 2004-8A

ΔE 2.4 · #CCA488

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 2.5 · #C9AB91

Sherwin-Williams

Deer Valley SW7720

ΔE 2.5 · #C7A485

Hallman-Lindsay

Cowhide 155

ΔE 2.5 · #CDA688

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 2.8 · #D0AB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.9 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.1 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.3 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.3 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 9.4 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 14.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#CAA78C

#8CAFCA

Analogous

#CA8C90

#CAA78C

#CAC68C

Triadic

#CAA78C

#8CCAA7

#A78CCA

Split-Complementary

#CAA78C

#8CCAC6

#8C90CA

Tetradic

#CAA78C

#90CA8C

#8CAFCA

#C68CCA

Monochromatic

#815A3B

#B27F57

#CAA78C

#E2CFC0

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#CAA78C

#AFCA8C

#8CAFCA

#A78CCA

Compound

#CAA78C

#CAC68C

#8CAFCA

#8C90CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5B8A3

#DCCABD

#E9E1DA

Darker

#B7835B

#845938

#4E341F

Saturation

#B4AAA2

#CAA78C

#E4A371

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAA78C

#BAB28C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAA78C

#AEAE90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAA78C

#CBA4A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Emery Board 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

#D7AA84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAA78C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4AFA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6F96B4

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: #CAA78C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAA78C;

CSS Variable

--color-emery-board: #CAA78C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emery-board': '#CAA78C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAA78C] text-[#CAA78C]

SCSS

$emery-board: #CAA78C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAA78C?

#CAA78C is Emery Board, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAA78C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emery Board?

Emery Board 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 Emery Board?

Emery Board 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 Emery Board?

You can download Emery Board 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 Emery Board?

The hex code is #CAA78C. In RGB it's 202, 167, 140, and in HSL it's 26°, 37%, 67%.

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