ORANGES

Orange

#CDA878

RGB 205, 168, 120 · HSL 34°, 46%, 64% · CMYK 0, 18, 41, 20

Orange is #CDA878 in HEX — rgb(205, 168, 120), hsl(34°, 46%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 41%, 20%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 46%, 64%. 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#CDA878

RGB205, 168, 120

HSL34°, 46%, 64%

HSV34°, 41%, 80%

CMYK0, 18, 41, 20

Decimal13478008

CSS RGBrgb(205, 168, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 46%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Balsam Brown K-995

ΔE 1 · #CCA978

Sherwin-Williams

Vintage Gold SW9024

ΔE 1.2 · #CBA576

Benjamin Moore

Camel 1103

ΔE 1.5 · #CEA775

PPG

Outback 1088-5

ΔE 2 · #C9A375

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnamon Toast 246

ΔE 2.4 · #CAA272

Behr

Spiced Cashews UL160-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D2AD80

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #C8A173

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 2.7 · #CFA974

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 3.7 · #D0B082

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 4.1 · #DAAF7D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 4.4 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.5 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.9 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9.4 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 11.8 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#CDA878

#799ECD

Analogous

#CD7F79

#CDA878

#C8CD79

Triadic

#CDA878

#79CDA9

#A979CD

Split-Complementary

#CDA878

#79C8CD

#7F79CD

Tetradic

#CDA878

#79CD7F

#799ECD

#CD79C8

Monochromatic

#7F5C2F

#B68543

#CDA878

#E2CDB1

#F7F1E9

Rectangle

#CDA878

#9ECD79

#799ECD

#A979CD

Compound

#CDA878

#C8CD79

#799ECD

#7F79CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BA94

#DDCBB2

#E9E0D5

Darker

#BF8B46

#87602C

#503819

Saturation

#B0A597

#CDA979

#E6AC60

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDA878

#BEB278

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDA878

#AFAF80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDA878

#CEA2A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#D9AB75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDA878

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B099

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5D85B8

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: #CDA878;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDA878;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #CDA878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#CDA878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDA878] text-[#CDA878]

SCSS

$orange: #CDA878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA878?

#CDA878 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDA878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #CDA878. In RGB it's 205, 168, 120, and in HSL it's 34°, 46%, 64%.

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