ORANGES

Warm

#CD996C

RGB 205, 153, 108 · HSL 28°, 49%, 61% · CMYK 0, 25, 47, 20

Warm is #CD996C in HEX — rgb(205, 153, 108), hsl(28°, 49%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 47%, 20%).

Warm pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 49%, 61%. 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#CD996C

RGB205, 153, 108

HSL28°, 49%, 61%

HSV28°, 47%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 47, 20

Decimal13474156

CSS RGBrgb(205, 153, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 49%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-1070

Exact match

Dulux

Raw Umber S10F5

ΔE 1.1 · #CC996A

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 1.7 · #D29B6F

Behr

Fresh Croissant S250-4

ΔE 2.7 · #CC9D6D

Vista Paint

Vizcaino Desert K-1058

ΔE 3.7 · #CE9771

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 4.1 · #C28E61

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 4.2 · #D9A077

Hallman-Lindsay

Back To Basics 255

ΔE 4.6 · #C49A69

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.3 · #C49C6D

Valspar

Sweet Cardamom 2006-5C

ΔE 5.3 · #D2A07B

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 5.6 · #D29D7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.7 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.2 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.4 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 11.3 · #E4A467

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#CD996C

#6B9FCC

Analogous

#CC6B6E

#CD996C

#CCC96B

Triadic

#CD996C

#6BCC98

#986BCC

Split-Complementary

#CD996C

#6BCCC9

#6B6ECC

Tetradic

#CD996C

#6ECC6B

#6B9FCC

#C96BCC

Monochromatic

#764C28

#AF713C

#CD996C

#E0C0A4

#F3E7DD

Rectangle

#CD996C

#9FCC6B

#6B9FCC

#986BCC

Compound

#CD996C

#CCC96B

#6B9FCC

#6B6ECC

Variations

Lighter

#D6AD88

#DCC2AA

#E8DBD0

Darker

#BC783C

#845227

#4E3016

Saturation

#AA9B8D

#CC986B

#E69751

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD996C

#B6AA6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD996C

#A3A373

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD996C

#CE949B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm 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

#D99F6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD996C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A490

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.

#5188B7

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: #CD996C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD996C;

CSS Variable

--color-warm: #CD996C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm': '#CD996C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD996C] text-[#CD996C]

SCSS

$warm: #CD996C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD996C?

#CD996C is Warm, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD996C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm?

Warm 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 Warm?

Warm 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 Warm?

You can download Warm 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 Warm?

The hex code is #CD996C. In RGB it's 205, 153, 108, and in HSL it's 28°, 49%, 61%.

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