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Baguette

#CCBBAB

RGB 204, 187, 171 · HSL 29°, 24%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 16, 20

Baguette is #CCBBAB in HEX — rgb(204, 187, 171), hsl(29°, 24%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 20%).

Baguette pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 24%, 74%. 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#CCBBAB

RGB204, 187, 171

HSL29°, 24%, 74%

HSV29°, 16%, 80%

CMYK0, 8, 16, 20

Decimal13417387

CSS RGBrgb(204, 187, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 24%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Old CC-398

ΔE 0.7 · #CBBAA9

Vista Paint

Baguette C-187

ΔE 0.7 · #CBBBAA

Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed 2008-10A

ΔE 1.2 · #C8B9A9

Sherwin-Williams

Dhurrie Beige SW7524

ΔE 1.2 · #CABAA8

Behr

Rustic Rose BXC-13

ΔE 1.4 · #CBBCAE

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBEAC

PPG

Grey Mauve 18-03

ΔE 1.9 · #CAB8AB

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 1.9 · #C7B7A9

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 2.3 · #C7BBAD

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.4 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.8 · #C9BEAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.7 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.2 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.8 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#CCBBAB

#ADBDCD

Analogous

#CDADAD

#CCBBAB

#CDCCAD

Triadic

#CCBBAB

#ADCDBC

#BCADCD

Split-Complementary

#CCBBAB

#ADCDCC

#ADADCD

Tetradic

#CCBBAB

#ADCDAD

#ADBDCD

#CCADCD

Monochromatic

#8B6F55

#B0967D

#CCBBAB

#EAE3DC

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#CCBBAB

#BDCDAD

#ADBDCD

#BCADCD

Compound

#CCBBAB

#CDCCAD

#ADBDCD

#ADADCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CABD

#DFD7CF

#ECE8E4

Darker

#B1967D

#83674C

#4D3C2C

Saturation

#C1BDB8

#CDBCAD

#E6BB94

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBBAB

#C5C0AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBBAB

#BEBEAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBBAB

#CDB9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Baguette 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

#D8B99B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBBAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BEC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#89A1B8

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: #CCBBAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBBAB;

CSS Variable

--color-baguette: #CCBBAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baguette': '#CCBBAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBBAB] text-[#CCBBAB]

SCSS

$baguette: #CCBBAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBBAB?

#CCBBAB is Baguette, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CCBBAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baguette?

Baguette 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 Baguette?

Baguette 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 Baguette?

You can download Baguette 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 Baguette?

The hex code is #CCBBAB. In RGB it's 204, 187, 171, and in HSL it's 29°, 24%, 74%.

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