REDS

Raffia Cream

#CDA09A

RGB 205, 160, 154 · HSL 7°, 34%, 70% · CMYK 0, 22, 25, 20

Raffia Cream is #CDA09A in HEX — rgb(205, 160, 154), hsl(7°, 34%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 25%, 20%).

Raffia Cream pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 34%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CDA09A

RGB205, 160, 154

HSL7°, 34%, 70%

HSV7°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 22, 25, 20

Decimal13475994

CSS RGBrgb(205, 160, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 34%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Raffia Cream 1056-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 0.6 · #CC9F9A

Dulux

Aged Pink S06D4

ΔE 1.6 · #C99D99

Behr

Sombrero Tan 220F-4

ΔE 1.9 · #CBA09D

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruby Eye 71

ΔE 2.3 · #D0A2A0

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 2.7 · #CFA1A0

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 3.2 · #CCA195

Valspar

Gilman Rose 1008-8A

ΔE 4.3 · #C69592

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 5.1 · #C59F91

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.2 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.3 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 6.7 · #C19091

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDA09A

#98C6CD

Analogous

#CD98AC

#CDA09A

#CDB998

Triadic

#CDA09A

#98CD9F

#9F98CD

Split-Complementary

#CDA09A

#98CDB9

#98ACCD

Tetradic

#CDA09A

#ACCD98

#98C6CD

#B998CD

Monochromatic

#894B43

#B36E65

#CDA09A

#E6CFCC

#F7EFEE

Rectangle

#CDA09A

#C6CD98

#98C6CD

#9F98CD

Compound

#CDA09A

#CDB998

#98C6CD

#98ACCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7B2AD

#DEC7C4

#EBDFDE

Darker

#B77067

#87463D

#4F2823

Saturation

#BAADAB

#CD9F98

#E68B7F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDA09A

#B6B19A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDA09A

#A9A99B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDA09A

#CCA0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raffia Cream carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D9A58F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDA09A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6AAB3

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.

#7AAFB6

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: #CDA09A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDA09A;

CSS Variable

--color-raffia-cream: #CDA09A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raffia-cream': '#CDA09A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDA09A] text-[#CDA09A]

SCSS

$raffia-cream: #CDA09A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA09A?

#CDA09A is Raffia Cream, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CDA09A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raffia Cream?

Raffia Cream works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Raffia Cream?

Raffia Cream pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Raffia Cream?

You can download Raffia Cream 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 Raffia Cream?

The hex code is #CDA09A. In RGB it's 205, 160, 154, and in HSL it's 7°, 34%, 70%.

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