ORANGES

Osprey Nest

#CCBAB1

RGB 204, 186, 177 · HSL 20°, 21%, 75% · CMYK 0, 9, 13, 20

Osprey Nest is #CCBAB1 in HEX — rgb(204, 186, 177), hsl(20°, 21%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 20%).

Osprey Nest pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 21%, 75%. 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#CCBAB1

RGB204, 186, 177

HSL20°, 21%, 75%

HSV20°, 13%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 13, 20

Decimal13417137

CSS RGBrgb(204, 186, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 21%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Souffl√© C-138

ΔE 0.5 · #CCBAB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 0.8 · #CEBBB3

Behr

Armadillo N230-3

ΔE 1.4 · #C9B9AE

PPG

Pueblo 1073-4

ΔE 1.7 · #D0BBB0

Benjamin Moore

Meadow 1011

ΔE 1.7 · #CDBAAE

Dulux

Froth S09C2

ΔE 1.8 · #C6B7AE

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #CCBCB0

Sherwin-Williams

Doeskin SW6044

ΔE 2.6 · #C6B3A9

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.8 · #CCBFB3

Kilz

Mountain Canyon RK160

ΔE 2.9 · #C4B9B0

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 3 · #CBBEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 3.3 · #C5B9B4

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.8 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#CCBAB1

#B2C4CD

Analogous

#CDB2B6

#CCBAB1

#CDC8B2

Triadic

#CCBAB1

#B2CDBB

#BBB2CD

Split-Complementary

#CCBAB1

#B2CDC8

#B2B6CD

Tetradic

#CCBAB1

#B6CDB2

#B2C4CD

#C8B2CD

Monochromatic

#8B6B5B

#AE9284

#CCBAB1

#EBE4E0

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#CCBAB1

#C4CDB2

#B2C4CD

#BBB2CD

Compound

#CCBAB1

#CDC8B2

#B2C4CD

#B2B6CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C8C1

#E0D6D2

#ECE8E5

Darker

#AF9283

#816151

#4C382E

Saturation

#C3BEBB

#CDBBB2

#E6B299

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBAB1

#C3C0B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBAB1

#BDBDB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBAB1

#CCB9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Osprey Nest 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

#D8B8A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBAB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BDC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#8BAABA

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: #CCBAB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBAB1;

CSS Variable

--color-osprey-nest: #CCBAB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'osprey-nest': '#CCBAB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBAB1] text-[#CCBAB1]

SCSS

$osprey-nest: #CCBAB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBAB1?

#CCBAB1 is Osprey Nest, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CCBAB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Osprey Nest?

Osprey Nest 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 Osprey Nest?

Osprey Nest 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 Osprey Nest?

You can download Osprey Nest 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 Osprey Nest?

The hex code is #CCBAB1. In RGB it's 204, 186, 177, and in HSL it's 20°, 21%, 75%.

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