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Rustic Pottery

#CB9583

RGB 203, 149, 131 · HSL 15°, 41%, 65% · CMYK 0, 27, 35, 20

Rustic Pottery is #CB9583 in HEX — rgb(203, 149, 131), hsl(15°, 41%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 35%, 20%).

Rustic Pottery pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 41%, 65%. 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#CB9583

RGB203, 149, 131

HSL15°, 41%, 65%

HSV15°, 35%, 80%

CMYK0, 27, 35, 20

Decimal13342083

CSS RGBrgb(203, 149, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 41%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rustic Pottery K-1083

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 1.6 · #CB9281

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 2.2 · #CE9382

Benjamin Moore

Lightfoot CW-220

ΔE 2.9 · #C68F7A

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 3 · #D09D8A

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 3.3 · #C99387

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 3.5 · #C2907A

Kilz

Mamey Shake LB210-02

ΔE 4.1 · #CC9A81

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 4.6 · #C09078

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 4.9 · #BE9082

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6.2 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.2 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.7 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 15.7 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#CB9583

#81B8CA

Analogous

#CA8193

#CB9583

#CAB881

Triadic

#CB9583

#81CA93

#9381CA

Split-Complementary

#CB9583

#81CAB8

#8193CA

Tetradic

#CB9583

#93CA81

#81B8CA

#B881CA

Monochromatic

#7E4735

#B4654B

#CB9583

#E1C2B7

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#CB9583

#B8CA81

#81B8CA

#9381CA

Compound

#CB9583

#CAB881

#81B8CA

#8193CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5A99A

#DCC0B7

#E9DBD7

Darker

#B96A50

#844732

#4E291C

Saturation

#B1A09B

#CA9381

#E58667

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB9583

#B1A982

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB9583

#A0A086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB9583

#CB9498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rustic Pottery 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

#D89C7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB9583

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5A1A2

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.

#65A1B5

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: #CB9583;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB9583;

CSS Variable

--color-rustic-pottery: #CB9583;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustic-pottery': '#CB9583' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB9583] text-[#CB9583]

SCSS

$rustic-pottery: #CB9583;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB9583?

#CB9583 is Rustic Pottery, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CB9583 warm or cool?

Rustic Pottery reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rustic Pottery?

Rustic Pottery 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 Rustic Pottery?

Rustic Pottery 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 Rustic Pottery?

You can download Rustic Pottery 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 Rustic Pottery?

The hex code is #CB9583. In RGB it's 203, 149, 131, and in HSL it's 15°, 41%, 65%.

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