ORANGES

Autumnal

#CD8C5D

RGB 205, 140, 93 · HSL 25°, 53%, 58% · CMYK 0, 32, 55, 20

Autumnal is #CD8C5D in HEX — rgb(205, 140, 93), hsl(25°, 53%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 55%, 20%).

Autumnal pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 53%, 58%. 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#CD8C5D

RGB205, 140, 93

HSL25°, 53%, 58%

HSV25°, 55%, 80%

CMYK0, 32, 55, 20

Decimal13470813

CSS RGBrgb(205, 140, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 53%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rio 111

ΔE 2.7 · #D59363

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

ΔE 2.8 · #C68B5A

Valspar

Patio Stone 2008-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #D28A5B

Vista Paint

Sunny Horizon C-1017

ΔE 3.4 · #CD8657

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Bar DE5250

ΔE 3.8 · #CC8654

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Horizon 1018

ΔE 3.9 · #D0875A

Behr

Butter Rum PPU4-3

ΔE 4.1 · #C38551

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 4.8 · #D48959

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 5 · #C48E5E

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.3 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.3 · #D88950

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.3 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 11.7 · #CF8744

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.6 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#CD8C5D

#5B9DCD

Analogous

#CD5B65

#CD8C5D

#CDC35B

Triadic

#CD8C5D

#5BCD8A

#8A5BCD

Split-Complementary

#CD8C5D

#5BCDC3

#5B65CD

Tetradic

#CD8C5D

#65CD5B

#5B9DCD

#C35BCD

Monochromatic

#6D4122

#A86434

#CD8C5D

#DFB496

#F1DED0

Rectangle

#CD8C5D

#9DCD5B

#5B9DCD

#8A5BCD

Compound

#CD8C5D

#CDC35B

#5B9DCD

#5B65CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7A27C

#DCBAA2

#E7D7CC

Darker

#B86B34

#814922

#4C2B12

Saturation

#A59183

#CD8A5B

#E68642

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD8C5D

#B0A35B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD8C5D

#9A9A65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD8C5D

#CD888F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumnal 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

#D99661

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD8C5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C69B85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4587B6

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: #CD8C5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD8C5D;

CSS Variable

--color-autumnal: #CD8C5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumnal': '#CD8C5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD8C5D] text-[#CD8C5D]

SCSS

$autumnal: #CD8C5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD8C5D?

#CD8C5D is Autumnal, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD8C5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumnal?

Autumnal 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 Autumnal?

Autumnal 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 Autumnal?

You can download Autumnal 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 Autumnal?

The hex code is #CD8C5D. In RGB it's 205, 140, 93, and in HSL it's 25°, 53%, 58%.

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