ORANGES

Smooth Pebbles

#CABAB1

RGB 202, 186, 177 · HSL 22°, 19%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 12, 21

Smooth Pebbles is #CABAB1 in HEX — rgb(202, 186, 177), hsl(22°, 19%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 21%).

Smooth Pebbles pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 19%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CABAB1

RGB202, 186, 177

HSL22°, 19%, 74%

HSV22°, 12%, 79%

CMYK0, 8, 12, 21

Decimal13286065

CSS RGBrgb(202, 186, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 19%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Souffl√© C-138

ΔE 1 · #CCBAB0

Behr

Armadillo N230-3

ΔE 1.1 · #C9B9AE

Dulux

Froth S09C2

ΔE 1.2 · #C6B7AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 1.4 · #CEBBB3

Benjamin Moore

Knitting CSP-405

ΔE 1.6 · #C6B8AD

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBCB0

PPG

Legendary 1019-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C6BAAF

Kilz

Mountain Canyon RK160

ΔE 2.1 · #C4B9B0

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.4 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.6 · #CBBEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 2.7 · #C5B9B4

Sherwin-Williams

Doeskin SW6044

ΔE 2.7 · #C6B3A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#CABAB1

#B0C0C9

Analogous

#C9B0B3

#CABAB1

#C9C6B0

Triadic

#CABAB1

#B0C9B9

#B9B0C9

Split-Complementary

#CABAB1

#B0C9C6

#B0B3C9

Tetradic

#CABAB1

#B3C9B0

#B0C0C9

#C6B0C9

Monochromatic

#866B5B

#AA9183

#CABAB1

#E8E2DE

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#CABAB1

#C0C9B0

#B0C0C9

#B9B0C9

Compound

#CABAB1

#C9C6B0

#B0C0C9

#B0B3C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4C7C0

#DED6D1

#EBE7E5

Darker

#AC9182

#7D6252

#4A392F

Saturation

#C0BCB9

#C9B9B0

#E4B295

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABAB1

#C2BFB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABAB1

#BDBDB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABAB1

#CAB9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Smooth Pebbles 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

#D7B8A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABAB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BDC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#89A7B8

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: #CABAB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABAB1;

CSS Variable

--color-smooth-pebbles: #CABAB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smooth-pebbles': '#CABAB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABAB1] text-[#CABAB1]

SCSS

$smooth-pebbles: #CABAB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABAB1?

#CABAB1 is Smooth Pebbles, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CABAB1 warm or cool?

Smooth Pebbles reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smooth Pebbles?

Smooth Pebbles 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 Smooth Pebbles?

Smooth Pebbles 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 Smooth Pebbles?

You can download Smooth Pebbles 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 Smooth Pebbles?

The hex code is #CABAB1. In RGB it's 202, 186, 177, and in HSL it's 22°, 19%, 74%.

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