ORANGES

Foothill Drive

#CAB48E

RGB 202, 180, 142 · HSL 38°, 36%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 30, 21

Foothill Drive is #CAB48E in HEX — rgb(202, 180, 142), hsl(38°, 36%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 30%, 21%).

Foothill Drive pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 36%, 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#CAB48E

RGB202, 180, 142

HSL38°, 36%, 67%

HSV38°, 30%, 79%

CMYK0, 11, 30, 21

Decimal13284494

CSS RGBrgb(202, 180, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 36%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shelburne HC-28

ΔE 1.2 · #CCB68E

Hallman-Lindsay

Prairie Sand 289

ΔE 1.4 · #C9B18A

Sherwin-Williams

Harmonic Tan SW6136

ΔE 1.5 · #C6B08A

PPG

Earthy Cane 1103-4

ΔE 1.6 · #C5B28B

Vista Paint

Only Yesterday C-295

ΔE 1.7 · #C8B089

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2.2 · #D1B791

Dulux

Balsa Stone S15D3

ΔE 2.3 · #CBB992

Behr

Spring Wheat MQ2-30

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B391

Valspar

Prairie Dance 3006-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #CBB695

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.4 · #C6B294

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 5.1 · #D4BC8E

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 5.5 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.7 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.9 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CAB48E

#8DA3C9

Analogous

#C9958D

#CAB48E

#C1C98D

Triadic

#CAB48E

#8DC9B3

#B38DC9

Split-Complementary

#CAB48E

#8DC1C9

#958DC9

Tetradic

#CAB48E

#8DC995

#8DA3C9

#C98DC1

Monochromatic

#80673C

#B19059

#CAB48E

#E2D6C1

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#CAB48E

#A3C98D

#8DA3C9

#B38DC9

Compound

#CAB48E

#C1C98D

#8DA3C9

#958DC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4C2A3

#DCD1BD

#E9E4DA

Darker

#B5955C

#836839

#4D3D20

Saturation

#B4ADA2

#C9B38D

#E4BA72

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAB48E

#C2B98E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAB48E

#B8B894

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAB48E

#CCAFB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Foothill Drive 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

#D7B486

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAB48E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B9AA

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.

#7088B3

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: #CAB48E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAB48E;

CSS Variable

--color-foothill-drive: #CAB48E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foothill-drive': '#CAB48E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAB48E] text-[#CAB48E]

SCSS

$foothill-drive: #CAB48E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAB48E?

#CAB48E is Foothill Drive, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAB48E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foothill Drive?

Foothill Drive 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 Foothill Drive?

Foothill Drive 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 Foothill Drive?

You can download Foothill Drive 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 Foothill Drive?

The hex code is #CAB48E. In RGB it's 202, 180, 142, and in HSL it's 38°, 36%, 67%.

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