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Windsor Tan

#CABBA1

RGB 202, 187, 161 · HSL 38°, 28%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 20, 21

Windsor Tan is #CABBA1 in HEX — rgb(202, 187, 161), hsl(38°, 28%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 20%, 21%).

Windsor Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 28%, 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#CABBA1

RGB202, 187, 161

HSL38°, 28%, 71%

HSV38°, 20%, 79%

CMYK0, 7, 20, 21

Decimal13286305

CSS RGBrgb(202, 187, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 28%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ramie SW6156

ΔE 1 · #CDBDA2

Behr

Rye Bread PPU8-10

ΔE 1.2 · #CDBEA3

PPG

Dusty Trail 1097-4

ΔE 1.2 · #C9BBA3

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 1.6 · #C7BBA3

Benjamin Moore

Glacial AF-390

ΔE 1.8 · #C4B89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 1.8 · #C8BDA4

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 2 · #C6BCA2

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 2.2 · #CCB9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 2.5 · #CDB9A2

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 2.7 · #D1C2A6

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 3.3 · #C1B298

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 3.8 · #CFC3AD

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 4.1 · #D1BAA5

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.2 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.6 · #D0C092

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

#CABBA1

#A0B0CA

Analogous

#CAA6A0

#CABBA1

#C4CAA0

Triadic

#CABBA1

#A0CABB

#BBA0CA

Split-Complementary

#CABBA1

#A0C4CA

#A6A0CA

Tetradic

#CABBA1

#A0CAA6

#A0B0CA

#CAA0C4

Monochromatic

#86704B

#AE976F

#CABBA1

#E5DED1

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#CABBA1

#B0CAA0

#A0B0CA

#BBA0CA

Compound

#CABBA1

#C4CAA0

#A0B0CA

#A6A0CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4C8B3

#DDD5C8

#EAE6E0

Darker

#B19970

#826C45

#4D3F27

Saturation

#BBB7AF

#CABBA0

#E4C286

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

11.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABBA1

#C5BEA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABBA1

#BEBEA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABBA1

#CBB7BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Windsor Tan 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

#D7B994

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABBA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BEB8

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.

#8193B3

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: #CABBA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABBA1;

CSS Variable

--color-windsor-tan: #CABBA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windsor-tan': '#CABBA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABBA1] text-[#CABBA1]

SCSS

$windsor-tan: #CABBA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABBA1?

#CABBA1 is Windsor Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CABBA1 warm or cool?

Windsor Tan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Windsor Tan?

Windsor Tan 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 Windsor Tan?

Windsor Tan 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 Windsor Tan?

You can download Windsor Tan 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 Windsor Tan?

The hex code is #CABBA1. In RGB it's 202, 187, 161, and in HSL it's 38°, 28%, 71%.

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