ORANGES

Gingerbread

#CBA573

RGB 203, 165, 115 · HSL 34°, 46%, 62% · CMYK 0, 19, 43, 20

Gingerbread is #CBA573 in HEX — rgb(203, 165, 115), hsl(34°, 46%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 20%).

Gingerbread pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 46%, 62%. 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#CBA573

RGB203, 165, 115

HSL34°, 46%, 62%

HSV34°, 43%, 80%

CMYK0, 19, 43, 20

Decimal13346163

CSS RGBrgb(203, 165, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 46%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gingerbread 1111

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cinnamon Toast C-245

ΔE 1.1 · #C9A270

PPG

Burnt Ivory 15-08

ΔE 1.2 · #CCA571

Behr

Fresh Sawdust BXC-70

ΔE 1.3 · #C7A370

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnamon Toast 246

ΔE 1.5 · #CAA272

Sherwin-Williams

Vintage Gold SW9024

ΔE 1.6 · #CBA576

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 2 · #CFA974

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #C8A173

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 3.5 · #C49C6D

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 4.3 · #BFA270

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 4.5 · #DAAF7D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5 · #D9B27D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.3 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.4 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.2 · #CB9E59

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

#CBA573

#7298CB

Analogous

#CB7772

#CBA573

#C5CB72

Triadic

#CBA573

#72CBA4

#A472CB

Split-Complementary

#CBA573

#72C5CB

#7772CB

Tetradic

#CBA573

#72CB77

#7298CB

#CB72C5

Monochromatic

#77572C

#AF7F41

#CBA573

#DFC8A9

#F4ECE1

Rectangle

#CBA573

#98CB72

#7298CB

#A472CB

Compound

#CBA573

#C5CB72

#7298CB

#7772CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5B68E

#DCC8AE

#E8DFD2

Darker

#BC8741

#835D2B

#4D3618

Saturation

#ABA091

#CBA472

#E5A857

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

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBA573

#BCB073

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBA573

#ACAC7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBA573

#CC9FA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gingerbread 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

#D8A871

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBA573

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5AD96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5780B6

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: #CBA573;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBA573;

CSS Variable

--color-gingerbread: #CBA573;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gingerbread': '#CBA573' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBA573] text-[#CBA573]

SCSS

$gingerbread: #CBA573;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBA573?

#CBA573 is Gingerbread, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CBA573 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gingerbread?

Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread?

Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread?

You can download Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread?

The hex code is #CBA573. In RGB it's 203, 165, 115, and in HSL it's 34°, 46%, 62%.

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