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Intimate Journal

#CCBB99

RGB 204, 187, 153 · HSL 40°, 33%, 70% · CMYK 0, 8, 25, 20

Intimate Journal is #CCBB99 in HEX — rgb(204, 187, 153), hsl(40°, 33%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 20%).

Intimate Journal pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 33%, 70%. 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#CCBB99

RGB204, 187, 153

HSL40°, 33%, 70%

HSV40°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 8, 25, 20

Decimal13417369

CSS RGBrgb(204, 187, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 33%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Spiced Vinegar 1098-4

ΔE 1 · #CDBA99

Vista Paint

Polished Marble C-273

ΔE 1.4 · #CFBD9D

Valspar

Epic 6008-3C

ΔE 1.5 · #CBBD9C

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 1.6 · #CDBB9C

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 1.7 · #CBB795

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 2 · #CEBE9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Marble 274

ΔE 2.1 · #D0BC9D

Benjamin Moore

Candle CSP-1015

ΔE 2.2 · #CEBD97

Dulux

Balsa Stone S15D3

ΔE 2.8 · #CBB992

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2.8 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.4 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.7 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB091

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 5.1 · #D1BBA2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.4 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.3 · #B8B799

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

#CCBB99

#99AACC

Analogous

#CCA299

#CCBB99

#C3CC99

Triadic

#CCBB99

#99CCBB

#BB99CC

Split-Complementary

#CCBB99

#99C3CC

#A299CC

Tetradic

#CCBB99

#99CCA2

#99AACC

#CC99C3

Monochromatic

#887144

#B29966

#CCBB99

#E5DDCC

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#CCBB99

#AACC99

#99AACC

#BB99CC

Compound

#CCBB99

#C3CC99

#99AACC

#A299CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6C9AE

#DED5C4

#EAE6DE

Darker

#B69C68

#866E3F

#4F4023

Saturation

#BAB5AB

#CCBB99

#E5C380

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBB99

#C7BE9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBB99

#BEBE9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBB99

#CEB6BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Intimate Journal 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

#D8B98E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBB99

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BEB2

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.

#7B8EB5

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: #CCBB99;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBB99;

CSS Variable

--color-intimate-journal: #CCBB99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intimate-journal': '#CCBB99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBB99] text-[#CCBB99]

SCSS

$intimate-journal: #CCBB99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBB99?

#CCBB99 is Intimate Journal, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CCBB99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intimate Journal?

Intimate Journal 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 Intimate Journal?

Intimate Journal 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 Intimate Journal?

You can download Intimate Journal 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 Intimate Journal?

The hex code is #CCBB99. In RGB it's 204, 187, 153, and in HSL it's 40°, 33%, 70%.

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