ORANGES

Orange Pekoe

#CB8D5F

RGB 203, 141, 95 · HSL 26°, 51%, 58% · CMYK 0, 31, 53, 20

Orange Pekoe is #CB8D5F in HEX — rgb(203, 141, 95), hsl(26°, 51%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 53%, 20%).

Orange Pekoe pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 51%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CB8D5F

RGB203, 141, 95

HSL26°, 51%, 58%

HSV26°, 53%, 80%

CMYK0, 31, 53, 20

Decimal13339999

CSS RGBrgb(203, 141, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 51%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

ΔE 1.6 · #CD8C5D

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

ΔE 2.1 · #C68B5A

Benjamin Moore

Rio 111

ΔE 3.2 · #D59363

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 3.6 · #C48E5E

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 4 · #C28359

Valspar

Pronghorn 3002-5A

ΔE 4 · #BF8655

Behr

Glazed Ginger PPU3-13

ΔE 4 · #C28B60

Hallman-Lindsay

Peace Of Mind 1004

ΔE 4.5 · #C1875F

Vista Paint

Peace of Mind C-1003

ΔE 4.6 · #BF865D

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 6.4 · #D48959

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.4 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.7 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.9 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 13.2 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#CB8D5F

#5D9BCB

Analogous

#CB5D65

#CB8D5F

#CBC35D

Triadic

#CB8D5F

#5DCB8D

#8D5DCB

Split-Complementary

#CB8D5F

#5DCBC3

#5D65CB

Tetradic

#CB8D5F

#65CB5D

#5D9BCB

#C35DCB

Monochromatic

#6C4323

#A66636

#CB8D5F

#DDB597

#F0DED1

Rectangle

#CB8D5F

#9BCB5D

#5D9BCB

#8D5DCB

Compound

#CB8D5F

#CBC35D

#5D9BCB

#5D65CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5A37E

#DBBBA3

#E7D8CC

Darker

#B66E37

#7F4B24

#4B2C14

Saturation

#A49284

#CB8D5D

#E58943

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB8D5F

#AFA35D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB8D5F

#9A9A66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB8D5F

#CB8990

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Pekoe 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

#D89662

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB8D5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C59B87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4785B4

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: #CB8D5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB8D5F;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-pekoe: #CB8D5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-pekoe': '#CB8D5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB8D5F] text-[#CB8D5F]

SCSS

$orange-pekoe: #CB8D5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB8D5F?

#CB8D5F is Orange Pekoe, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CB8D5F warm or cool?

Orange Pekoe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orange Pekoe?

Orange Pekoe 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 Orange Pekoe?

Orange Pekoe 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 Orange Pekoe?

You can download Orange Pekoe 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 Orange Pekoe?

The hex code is #CB8D5F. In RGB it's 203, 141, 95, and in HSL it's 26°, 51%, 58%.

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