ORANGES

Raw Umber

#CC996A

RGB 204, 153, 106 · HSL 29°, 49%, 61% · CMYK 0, 25, 48, 20

Raw Umber is #CC996A in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 106), hsl(29°, 49%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 48%, 20%).

Raw Umber pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 49%, 61%. 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#CC996A

RGB204, 153, 106

HSL29°, 49%, 61%

HSV29°, 48%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 48, 20

Decimal13408618

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 49%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raw Umber S10F5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-1070

ΔE 1.1 · #CD996C

Behr

Fresh Croissant S250-4

ΔE 2.2 · #CC9D6D

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 2.4 · #D29B6F

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 4 · #D69D6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Back To Basics 255

ΔE 4 · #C49A69

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 4.1 · #C28E61

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5 · #C49C6D

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 5 · #D9A077

Valspar

Butternut Tree 3002-5B

ΔE 5.6 · #C8935B

Kilz

Aztec Yellow LD290-01

ΔE 6.3 · #CA9D62

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.6 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 10.8 · #E5A96B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#CC996A

#6B9DCC

Analogous

#CC6B6C

#CC996A

#CCCB6B

Triadic

#CC996A

#6BCC9A

#9A6BCC

Split-Complementary

#CC996A

#6BCCCB

#6B6CCC

Tetradic

#CC996A

#6CCC6B

#6B9DCC

#CB6BCC

Monochromatic

#764E28

#AF733C

#CC996A

#E0C1A4

#F3E8DD

Rectangle

#CC996A

#9DCC6B

#6B9DCC

#9A6BCC

Compound

#CC996A

#CCCB6B

#6B9DCC

#6B6CCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6AE88

#DCC3AA

#E8DCD0

Darker

#BC7A3C

#845427

#4E3116

Saturation

#AA9B8D

#CC9A6B

#E69951

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC996A

#B6AA69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC996A

#A3A372

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC996A

#CD949A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Raw Umber 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

#D89F6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC996A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A48F

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.

#5186B7

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: #CC996A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC996A;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-umber: #CC996A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-umber': '#CC996A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC996A] text-[#CC996A]

SCSS

$raw-umber: #CC996A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC996A?

#CC996A is Raw Umber, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC996A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raw Umber?

Raw Umber 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 Raw Umber?

Raw Umber 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 Raw Umber?

You can download Raw Umber 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 Raw Umber?

The hex code is #CC996A. In RGB it's 204, 153, 106, and in HSL it's 29°, 49%, 61%.

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