ORANGES

Creamy Mushroom

#CABDAE

RGB 202, 189, 174 · HSL 32°, 21%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 14, 21

Creamy Mushroom is #CABDAE in HEX — rgb(202, 189, 174), hsl(32°, 21%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 21%).

Creamy Mushroom pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 21%, 74%. 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#CABDAE

RGB202, 189, 174

HSL32°, 21%, 74%

HSV32°, 14%, 79%

CMYK0, 6, 14, 21

Decimal13286830

CSS RGBrgb(202, 189, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 21%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13

ΔE 0.5 · #CABDAF

Benjamin Moore

Hampshire 990

ΔE 0.7 · #CBBEB0

Dulux

Cashew Crush SN3G3

ΔE 0.9 · #C9BEAE

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow Beige SW7511

ΔE 0.9 · #CDBFB0

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 1 · #C7BBAD

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 1 · #C7BBAD

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBEB1

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 1.2 · #C8BCAB

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBBAB

Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed 2008-10A

ΔE 1.7 · #C8B9A9

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.8 · #CCBFB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.2 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.9 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#CABDAE

#AFBCCB

Analogous

#CBB0AF

#CABDAE

#CACBAF

Triadic

#CABDAE

#AFCBBE

#BEAFCB

Split-Complementary

#CABDAE

#AFCACB

#B0AFCB

Tetradic

#CABDAE

#AFCBB0

#AFBCCB

#CBAFCA

Monochromatic

#887259

#AC9880

#CABDAE

#E9E3DD

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#CABDAE

#BCCBAF

#AFBCCB

#BEAFCB

Compound

#CABDAE

#CACBAF

#AFBCCB

#B0AFCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5CBBF

#DED8D0

#EBE8E4

Darker

#AE9880

#806950

#4B3D2E

Saturation

#C1BDB9

#CBBEAF

#E5BF95

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABDAE

#C5C0AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABDAE

#BFBFB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABDAE

#CBBBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Creamy Mushroom 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

#D7BA9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABDAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BFC2

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.

#899FB8

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: #CABDAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABDAE;

CSS Variable

--color-creamy-mushroom: #CABDAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creamy-mushroom': '#CABDAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABDAE] text-[#CABDAE]

SCSS

$creamy-mushroom: #CABDAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABDAE?

#CABDAE is Creamy Mushroom, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CABDAE warm or cool?

Creamy Mushroom reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Creamy Mushroom?

Creamy Mushroom 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 Creamy Mushroom?

Creamy Mushroom 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 Creamy Mushroom?

You can download Creamy Mushroom 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 Creamy Mushroom?

The hex code is #CABDAE. In RGB it's 202, 189, 174, and in HSL it's 32°, 21%, 74%.

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