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Cashmere Clay

#CDA291

RGB 205, 162, 145 · HSL 17°, 38%, 69% · CMYK 0, 21, 29, 20

Cashmere Clay is #CDA291 in HEX — rgb(205, 162, 145), hsl(17°, 38%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 29%, 20%).

Cashmere Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 38%, 69%. 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#CDA291

RGB205, 162, 145

HSL17°, 38%, 69%

HSV17°, 29%, 80%

CMYK0, 21, 29, 20

Decimal13476497

CSS RGBrgb(205, 162, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 38%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 1.3 · #D0A292

Benjamin Moore

Palmetto 1188

ΔE 2.4 · #CB9D8F

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 2.7 · #CCA195

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 2.8 · #CFA699

Vista Paint

Mountain Laurel C-1355

ΔE 3.1 · #CFA996

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 3.1 · #C59F91

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D2A994

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.4 · #D6A496

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 3.5 · #C89A8D

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 3.5 · #C29C8D

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 4.1 · #D1AC99

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.1 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.7 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 14.2 · #BDB091

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#CDA291

#92BDCE

Analogous

#CE929F

#CDA291

#CEC192

Triadic

#CDA291

#92CEA3

#A392CE

Split-Complementary

#CDA291

#92CEC1

#929FCE

Tetradic

#CDA291

#9FCE92

#92BDCE

#C192CE

Monochromatic

#89533E

#B6765D

#CDA291

#E6CFC7

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#CDA291

#BDCE92

#92BDCE

#A392CE

Compound

#CDA291

#CEC192

#92BDCE

#929FCE

Variations

Lighter

#D8B5A8

#DFC9C0

#EBE0DC

Darker

#BA795F

#894F38

#512E20

Saturation

#B9ACA7

#CEA392

#E69879

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDA291

#B8B191

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDA291

#AAAA93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDA291

#CDA0A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cashmere Clay 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

#D9A688

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDA291

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6ABAC

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.

#73A4B8

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: #CDA291;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDA291;

CSS Variable

--color-cashmere-clay: #CDA291;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cashmere-clay': '#CDA291' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDA291] text-[#CDA291]

SCSS

$cashmere-clay: #CDA291;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA291?

#CDA291 is Cashmere Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDA291 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cashmere Clay?

Cashmere Clay 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 Cashmere Clay?

Cashmere Clay 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 Cashmere Clay?

You can download Cashmere Clay 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 Cashmere Clay?

The hex code is #CDA291. In RGB it's 205, 162, 145, and in HSL it's 17°, 38%, 69%.

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