ORANGES

Raffia Ribbon

#CBB08D

RGB 203, 176, 141 · HSL 34°, 37%, 67% · CMYK 0, 13, 31, 20

Raffia Ribbon is #CBB08D in HEX — rgb(203, 176, 141), hsl(34°, 37%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 31%, 20%).

Raffia Ribbon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 37%, 67%. 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#CBB08D

RGB203, 176, 141

HSL34°, 37%, 67%

HSV34°, 31%, 80%

CMYK0, 13, 31, 20

Decimal13349005

CSS RGBrgb(203, 176, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 37%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Raffia Ribbon PPU7-20

Exact match

PPG

Wright Dark Eggshell FLLW726

ΔE 1.5 · #C8AC89

Sherwin-Williams

Safari SW7697

ΔE 1.6 · #CCB18B

Hallman-Lindsay

Only Yesterday 296

ΔE 1.7 · #C9B08A

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1129

ΔE 2.1 · #C9AC8C

Vista Paint

Only Yesterday C-295

ΔE 2.4 · #C8B089

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2.8 · #D1B791

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #D1B796

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 3 · #D2B896

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 3.4 · #CCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.1 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.4 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 7.1 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.4 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.4 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.2 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#CBB08D

#8CA7CA

Analogous

#CA908C

#CBB08D

#C6CA8C

Triadic

#CBB08D

#8CCAAF

#AF8CCA

Split-Complementary

#CBB08D

#8CC6CA

#908CCA

Tetradic

#CBB08D

#8CCA90

#8CA7CA

#CA8CC6

Monochromatic

#81633B

#B28B57

#CBB08D

#E2D3C0

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#CBB08D

#A7CA8C

#8CA7CA

#AF8CCA

Compound

#CBB08D

#C6CA8C

#8CA7CA

#908CCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5BFA3

#DCCFBD

#E9E3DA

Darker

#B78F5B

#846338

#4E3A1F

Saturation

#B4ACA2

#CAAF8C

#E4B371

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBB08D

#C0B78D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBB08D

#B5B592

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBB08D

#CCACB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Raffia Ribbon 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

#D8B185

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBB08D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5B6A9

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.

#6F8DB4

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: #CBB08D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBB08D;

CSS Variable

--color-raffia-ribbon: #CBB08D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raffia-ribbon': '#CBB08D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBB08D] text-[#CBB08D]

SCSS

$raffia-ribbon: #CBB08D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB08D?

#CBB08D is Raffia Ribbon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CBB08D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raffia Ribbon?

Raffia Ribbon 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 Raffia Ribbon?

Raffia Ribbon 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 Raffia Ribbon?

You can download Raffia Ribbon 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 Raffia Ribbon?

The hex code is #CBB08D. In RGB it's 203, 176, 141, and in HSL it's 34°, 37%, 67%.

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