ORANGES

Downing Straw

#CAAB7D

RGB 202, 171, 125 · HSL 36°, 42%, 64% · CMYK 0, 15, 38, 21

Downing Straw is #CAAB7D in HEX — rgb(202, 171, 125), hsl(36°, 42%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 21%).

Downing Straw pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 42%, 64%. 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#CAAB7D

RGB202, 171, 125

HSL36°, 42%, 64%

HSV36°, 38%, 79%

CMYK0, 15, 38, 21

Decimal13282173

CSS RGBrgb(202, 171, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 42%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Straw SW2813

Exact match

Behr

Cup Of Tea PPU6-16

ΔE 1.8 · #CAAD7C

Benjamin Moore

Guesthouse 1117

ΔE 1.9 · #CBA87B

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 2 · #D0B082

Dulux

Cobbler S14E4

ΔE 2.3 · #C4A97D

Vista Paint

Balsam Brown K-995

ΔE 2.6 · #CCA978

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #C2A878

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 3 · #C2A377

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C1A878

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Cloud 245

ΔE 3.7 · #D4AF85

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 5.1 · #CFA974

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6 · #D9B27D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.2 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 10.1 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#CAAB7D

#7D9BCA

Analogous

#CA847D

#CAAB7D

#C2CA7D

Triadic

#CAAB7D

#7DCAAB

#AB7DCA

Split-Complementary

#CAAB7D

#7DC2CA

#847DCA

Tetradic

#CAAB7D

#7DCA84

#7D9BCA

#CA7DC2

Monochromatic

#7B5E32

#B18748

#CAAB7D

#E0CEB3

#F6F1E9

Rectangle

#CAAB7D

#9BCA7D

#7D9BCA

#AB7DCA

Compound

#CAAB7D

#C2CA7D

#7D9BCA

#847DCA

Variations

Lighter

#D4BC97

#DCCCB4

#E8E1D5

Darker

#B98E4C

#836230

#4D391B

Saturation

#AFA698

#CAAB7D

#E4B062

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAAB7D

#BEB37D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAAB7D

#B1B184

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAAB7D

#CCA5AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Downing Straw 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

#D7AD79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAAB7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B29D

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.

#6182B4

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: #CAAB7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAAB7D;

CSS Variable

--color-downing-straw: #CAAB7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'downing-straw': '#CAAB7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAAB7D] text-[#CAAB7D]

SCSS

$downing-straw: #CAAB7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAAB7D?

#CAAB7D is Downing Straw, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAAB7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Downing Straw?

Downing Straw 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 Downing Straw?

Downing Straw 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 Downing Straw?

You can download Downing Straw 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 Downing Straw?

The hex code is #CAAB7D. In RGB it's 202, 171, 125, and in HSL it's 36°, 42%, 64%.

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