ORANGES

Arbol de Tamarindo

#CDA182

RGB 205, 161, 130 · HSL 25°, 43%, 66% · CMYK 0, 21, 37, 20

Arbol de Tamarindo is #CDA182 in HEX — rgb(205, 161, 130), hsl(25°, 43%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 37%, 20%).

Arbol de Tamarindo pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 43%, 66%. 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#CDA182

RGB205, 161, 130

HSL25°, 43%, 66%

HSV25°, 37%, 80%

CMYK0, 21, 37, 20

Decimal13476226

CSS RGBrgb(205, 161, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 43%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunset Beige 260F-4

ΔE 1.3 · #D1A484

Kilz

Cinnaswirl LC260-01

ΔE 2.1 · #C89C7F

PPG

Summer Spice 16-02

ΔE 2.1 · #C79C7C

Valspar

Ginger Bite 2005-5C

ΔE 2.4 · #CE9E7D

Benjamin Moore

Grazing 1220

ΔE 2.6 · #CBA387

Hallman-Lindsay

Cowhide 155

ΔE 2.8 · #CDA688

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 3.2 · #D5A285

Sherwin-Williams

Totally Tan SW6115

ΔE 3.4 · #CCA683

Vista Paint

Supreme Bean K-1026

ΔE 3.4 · #CBA37E

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 4.4 · #D0AB8C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.6 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.9 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.4 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.8 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 12.7 · #B6A38F

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 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

#CDA182

#83AFCE

Analogous

#CE8389

#CDA182

#CEC783

Triadic

#CDA182

#83CEA2

#A283CE

Split-Complementary

#CDA182

#83CEC7

#8389CE

Tetradic

#CDA182

#89CE83

#83AFCE

#C783CE

Monochromatic

#835534

#B8794C

#CDA182

#E3CBBA

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#CDA182

#AFCE83

#83AFCE

#A283CE

Compound

#CDA182

#CEC783

#83AFCE

#8389CE

Variations

Lighter

#D7B59C

#DEC8B8

#EADFD8

Darker

#BD7E50

#885531

#50311B

Saturation

#B3A69D

#CEA283

#E69E6A

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDA182

#B9AF82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDA182

#AAAA87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDA182

#CD9EA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Arbol de Tamarindo 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

#D9A57D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDA182

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6AAA1

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.

#6696B8

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: #CDA182;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDA182;

CSS Variable

--color-arbol-de-tamarindo: #CDA182;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arbol-de-tamarindo': '#CDA182' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDA182] text-[#CDA182]

SCSS

$arbol-de-tamarindo: #CDA182;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA182?

#CDA182 is Arbol de Tamarindo, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDA182 warm or cool?

Arbol de Tamarindo reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Arbol de Tamarindo?

Arbol de Tamarindo 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 Arbol de Tamarindo?

Arbol de Tamarindo 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 Arbol de Tamarindo?

You can download Arbol de Tamarindo 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 Arbol de Tamarindo?

The hex code is #CDA182. In RGB it's 205, 161, 130, and in HSL it's 25°, 43%, 66%.

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