ORANGES

Mamey Shake

#CC9A81

RGB 204, 154, 129 · HSL 20°, 42%, 65% · CMYK 0, 25, 37, 20

Mamey Shake is #CC9A81 in HEX — rgb(204, 154, 129), hsl(20°, 42%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 37%, 20%).

Mamey Shake pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 42%, 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#CC9A81

RGB204, 154, 129

HSL20°, 42%, 65%

HSV20°, 37%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 37, 20

Decimal13408897

CSS RGBrgb(204, 154, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 42%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Mamey Shake LB210-02

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 1.4 · #CD9C85

Vista Paint

Money Tree C-36

ΔE 2.1 · #C9957B

Benjamin Moore

Baker's 1216

ΔE 2.8 · #CF9D7F

Valspar

Desert Carnation 2005-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #C4977C

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 2.9 · #C9937A

PPG

Orange Maple 1069-4

ΔE 3.1 · #D3A083

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 3.6 · #D5A285

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 4 · #C09078

Behr

Peachy Confection MQ1-30

ΔE 4.2 · #D3A58C

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.2 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.1 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.9 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.3 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 13 · #B49D8D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#CC9A81

#80B2CB

Analogous

#CB808D

#CC9A81

#CBBF80

Triadic

#CC9A81

#80CB99

#9980CB

Split-Complementary

#CC9A81

#80CBBF

#808DCB

Tetradic

#CC9A81

#8DCB80

#80B2CB

#BF80CB

Monochromatic

#7F4D34

#B56E4A

#CC9A81

#E1C5B7

#F8F0ED

Rectangle

#CC9A81

#B2CB80

#80B2CB

#9980CB

Compound

#CC9A81

#CBBF80

#80B2CB

#808DCB

Variations

Lighter

#D6AE9A

#DDC3B6

#E9DDD7

Darker

#BB734F

#854D31

#4F2D1B

Saturation

#B1A29B

#CB9980

#E59166

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9A81

#B5AB80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9A81

#A4A485

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9A81

#CC989C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mamey Shake 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

#D8A07C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9A81

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A5A0

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.

#649AB6

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: #CC9A81;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9A81;

CSS Variable

--color-mamey-shake: #CC9A81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mamey-shake': '#CC9A81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9A81] text-[#CC9A81]

SCSS

$mamey-shake: #CC9A81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9A81?

#CC9A81 is Mamey Shake, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9A81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mamey Shake?

Mamey Shake 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 Mamey Shake?

Mamey Shake 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 Mamey Shake?

You can download Mamey Shake 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 Mamey Shake?

The hex code is #CC9A81. In RGB it's 204, 154, 129, and in HSL it's 20°, 42%, 65%.

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