ORANGES

Ginger Scent

#CB8F7B

RGB 203, 143, 123 · HSL 15°, 43%, 64% · CMYK 0, 30, 39, 20

Ginger Scent is #CB8F7B in HEX — rgb(203, 143, 123), hsl(15°, 43%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 39%, 20%).

Ginger Scent pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 43%, 64%. 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#CB8F7B

RGB203, 143, 123

HSL15°, 43%, 64%

HSV15°, 39%, 80%

CMYK0, 30, 39, 20

Decimal13340539

CSS RGBrgb(203, 143, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 43%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lightfoot CW-220

ΔE 2.2 · #C68F7A

PPG

Orange Essential 1063-5

ΔE 2.3 · #D1907C

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 2.4 · #CA9280

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 2.4 · #CE9382

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 2.5 · #CB9281

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #CE8C79

Dulux

Adobe S07E5

ΔE 3.7 · #C38573

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 4.1 · #C6876F

Behr

Ginger Rose PPU2-9

ΔE 4.2 · #BE8775

Kilz

Adobe Bricks LB220-02

ΔE 4.3 · #C99378

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.2 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.4 · #D6A496

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.1 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.3 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#CB8F7B

#7CB7CB

Analogous

#CB7C8F

#CB8F7B

#CBB77C

Triadic

#CB8F7B

#7CCB8F

#8F7CCB

Split-Complementary

#CB8F7B

#7CCBB7

#7C8FCB

Tetradic

#CB8F7B

#8FCB7C

#7CB7CB

#B77CCB

Monochromatic

#7C4431

#B36247

#CB8F7B

#E0BEB2

#F6ECE9

Rectangle

#CB8F7B

#B7CB7C

#7CB7CB

#8F7CCB

Compound

#CB8F7B

#CBB77C

#7CB7CB

#7C8FCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5A696

#DCBEB4

#E9DAD5

Darker

#BB664A

#84452F

#4E271A

Saturation

#AF9D97

#CB8F7C

#E58262

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB8F7B

#AEA57A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB8F7B

#9B9B7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB8F7B

#CA8E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ginger Scent 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

#D89877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB8F7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C59D9C

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.

#60A0B5

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: #CB8F7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB8F7B;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-scent: #CB8F7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-scent': '#CB8F7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB8F7B] text-[#CB8F7B]

SCSS

$ginger-scent: #CB8F7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB8F7B?

#CB8F7B is Ginger Scent, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CB8F7B warm or cool?

Ginger Scent reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ginger Scent?

Ginger Scent 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 Ginger Scent?

Ginger Scent 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 Ginger Scent?

You can download Ginger Scent 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 Ginger Scent?

The hex code is #CB8F7B. In RGB it's 203, 143, 123, and in HSL it's 15°, 43%, 64%.

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