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Grain Brown

#CAB8A2

RGB 202, 184, 162 · HSL 33°, 27%, 71% · CMYK 0, 9, 20, 21

Grain Brown is #CAB8A2 in HEX — rgb(202, 184, 162), hsl(33°, 27%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 20%, 21%).

Grain Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 27%, 71%. 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#CAB8A2

RGB202, 184, 162

HSL33°, 27%, 71%

HSV33°, 20%, 79%

CMYK0, 9, 20, 21

Decimal13285538

CSS RGBrgb(202, 184, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 27%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 0.8 · #CCB9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 1.1 · #CDB9A2

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 1.5 · #C8B49E

Behr

Gobi Desert 710C-3

ΔE 1.5 · #CEBCA5

PPG

Summer Suede 14-14

ΔE 1.7 · #C7B8A4

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Sand SW2822

ΔE 1.8 · #CBBCA5

Vista Paint

Moth Wing C-182

ΔE 1.9 · #CABBA7

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #C7B39E

Benjamin Moore

Bar 1032 · CC-320

ΔE 2.2 · #D0BDA5

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.3 · #D1BAA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBCA9

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.6 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3.7 · #C9BEAB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.3 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#CAB8A2

#A1B3C9

Analogous

#C9A3A1

#CAB8A2

#C7C9A1

Triadic

#CAB8A2

#A1C9B7

#B7A1C9

Split-Complementary

#CAB8A2

#A1C7C9

#A3A1C9

Tetradic

#CAB8A2

#A1C9A3

#A1B3C9

#C9A1C7

Monochromatic

#856B4C

#AD9271

#CAB8A2

#E5DCD2

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#CAB8A2

#B3C9A1

#A1B3C9

#B7A1C9

Compound

#CAB8A2

#C7C9A1

#A1B3C9

#A3A1C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4C5B4

#DDD4C8

#EAE6E0

Darker

#B09472

#816746

#4C3C28

Saturation

#BBB6AF

#C9B7A1

#E4BA86

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAB8A2

#C3BDA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAB8A2

#BBBBA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAB8A2

#CBB5B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Grain Brown 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

#D7B795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAB8A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BCB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8197B3

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: #CAB8A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAB8A2;

CSS Variable

--color-grain-brown: #CAB8A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grain-brown': '#CAB8A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAB8A2] text-[#CAB8A2]

SCSS

$grain-brown: #CAB8A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAB8A2?

#CAB8A2 is Grain Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAB8A2 warm or cool?

Grain Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grain Brown?

Grain Brown 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 Grain Brown?

Grain Brown 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 Grain Brown?

You can download Grain Brown 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 Grain Brown?

The hex code is #CAB8A2. In RGB it's 202, 184, 162, and in HSL it's 33°, 27%, 71%.

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