ORANGES

Dinosaur Egg

#CABAA9

RGB 202, 186, 169 · HSL 31°, 24%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 16, 21

Dinosaur Egg is #CABAA9 in HEX — rgb(202, 186, 169), hsl(31°, 24%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 21%).

Dinosaur Egg pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 24%, 73%. 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#CABAA9

RGB202, 186, 169

HSL31°, 24%, 73%

HSV31°, 16%, 79%

CMYK0, 8, 16, 21

Decimal13286057

CSS RGBrgb(202, 186, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 24%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Old CC-398

ΔE 0.4 · #CBBAA9

Vista Paint

Baguette C-187

ΔE 0.4 · #CBBBAA

Sherwin-Williams

Dhurrie Beige SW7524

ΔE 0.5 · #CABAA8

Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed 2008-10A

ΔE 0.8 · #C8B9A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 0.8 · #CCBBAB

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1.6 · #C8BCAB

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.6 · #CCBEAC

Kilz

Dusty Road LK160

ΔE 1.7 · #C9BBA7

Dulux

Vintage Beige SN3G5

ΔE 1.8 · #C9BDAC

Behr

Rustic Rose BXC-13

ΔE 1.8 · #CBBCAE

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.4 · #C9BEAB

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.8 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.5 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#CABAA9

#AABACB

Analogous

#CBAAAA

#CABAA9

#CACBAA

Triadic

#CABAA9

#AACBBB

#BBAACB

Split-Complementary

#CABAA9

#AACACB

#AAAACB

Tetradic

#CABAA9

#AACBAA

#AABACB

#CBAACA

Monochromatic

#886F53

#AE957A

#CABAA9

#E8E1D9

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#CABAA9

#BACBAA

#AABACB

#BBAACB

Compound

#CABAA9

#CACBAA

#AABACB

#AAAACB

Variations

Lighter

#D5C8BB

#DED6CD

#EBE7E3

Darker

#B0967A

#81674B

#4C3C2B

Saturation

#BFBAB5

#CBBBAA

#E5BC8F

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABAA9

#C3BEAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABAA9

#BDBDAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABAA9

#CBB8BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dinosaur Egg 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

#D7B89A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABAA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BDBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#869DB6

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: #CABAA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABAA9;

CSS Variable

--color-dinosaur-egg: #CABAA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dinosaur-egg': '#CABAA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABAA9] text-[#CABAA9]

SCSS

$dinosaur-egg: #CABAA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABAA9?

#CABAA9 is Dinosaur Egg, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CABAA9 warm or cool?

Dinosaur Egg reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dinosaur Egg?

Dinosaur Egg 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 Dinosaur Egg?

Dinosaur Egg 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 Dinosaur Egg?

You can download Dinosaur Egg 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 Dinosaur Egg?

The hex code is #CABAA9. In RGB it's 202, 186, 169, and in HSL it's 31°, 24%, 73%.

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