ORANGES

Sombrero Tan

#CBA391

RGB 203, 163, 145 · HSL 19°, 36%, 68% · CMYK 0, 20, 29, 20

Sombrero Tan is #CBA391 in HEX — rgb(203, 163, 145), hsl(19°, 36%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 29%, 20%).

Sombrero Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 36%, 68%. 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#CBA391

RGB203, 163, 145

HSL19°, 36%, 68%

HSV19°, 29%, 80%

CMYK0, 20, 29, 20

Decimal13345681

CSS RGBrgb(203, 163, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 36%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Primal S09F3

ΔE 1.6 · #CAA591

Vista Paint

Mountain Laurel C-1355

ΔE 2.2 · #CFA996

Dunn-Edwards

Moenkopi Tan DEC704

ΔE 2.7 · #C8A692

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D2A994

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 2.8 · #C59F91

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 3 · #CFA699

Benjamin Moore

Nutmeg 1227

ΔE 3.1 · #C49E88

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 3.2 · #C29C8D

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 3.3 · #D1AC99

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 3.3 · #D3AA94

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.6 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.1 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.3 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.6 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 12.9 · #BDB091

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#CBA391

#90B8CB

Analogous

#CB909B

#CBA391

#CBC090

Triadic

#CBA391

#90CBA3

#A390CB

Split-Complementary

#CBA391

#90CBC0

#909BCB

Tetradic

#CBA391

#9BCB90

#90B8CB

#C090CB

Monochromatic

#84543E

#B2775C

#CBA391

#E3CEC4

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#CBA391

#B8CB90

#90B8CB

#A390CB

Compound

#CBA391

#CBC090

#90B8CB

#909BCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5B5A6

#DDC9BF

#EAE0DB

Darker

#B77B5F

#85523A

#4E2F21

Saturation

#B6AAA5

#CBA390

#E59976

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBA391

#B8B191

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBA391

#ABAB94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBA391

#CBA1A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sombrero 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

#D8A788

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBA391

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5ACAC

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.

#729FB4

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: #CBA391;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBA391;

CSS Variable

--color-sombrero-tan: #CBA391;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sombrero-tan': '#CBA391' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBA391] text-[#CBA391]

SCSS

$sombrero-tan: #CBA391;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBA391?

#CBA391 is Sombrero Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CBA391 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sombrero Tan?

Sombrero 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 Sombrero Tan?

Sombrero 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 Sombrero Tan?

You can download Sombrero 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 Sombrero Tan?

The hex code is #CBA391. In RGB it's 203, 163, 145, and in HSL it's 19°, 36%, 68%.

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