ORANGES

Covered Wagon

#CDA885

RGB 205, 168, 133 · HSL 29°, 42%, 66% · CMYK 0, 18, 35, 20

Covered Wagon is #CDA885 in HEX — rgb(205, 168, 133), hsl(29°, 42%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 35%, 20%).

Covered Wagon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 42%, 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#CDA885

RGB205, 168, 133

HSL29°, 42%, 66%

HSV29°, 35%, 80%

CMYK0, 18, 35, 20

Decimal13478021

CSS RGBrgb(205, 168, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 42%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Covered Wagon 16-18

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Totally Tan SW6115

ΔE 0.8 · #CCA683

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 1.6 · #C8A683

Benjamin Moore

Toffee 1138 · CC-380

ΔE 1.8 · #D3AC89

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 1.9 · #CAA380

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 2 · #D1AA8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Coastal Sand historic-coastal-sand

ΔE 2.1 · #C9A985

Behr

Albuquerque QE-21

ΔE 2.3 · #CBA37F

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 2.5 · #D0AB8C

Vista Paint

Supreme Bean K-1026

ΔE 2.5 · #CBA37E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 8.2 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.4 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 11.4 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#CDA885

#84AACD

Analogous

#CD8485

#CDA885

#CDCC84

Triadic

#CDA885

#84CDA7

#A784CD

Split-Complementary

#CDA885

#84CDCC

#8485CD

Tetradic

#CDA885

#85CD84

#84AACD

#CC84CD

Monochromatic

#825B35

#B7804E

#CDA885

#E3CEBA

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#CDA885

#AACD84

#84AACD

#A784CD

Compound

#CDA885

#CDCC84

#84AACD

#8485CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7B99D

#DECAB8

#EAE0D8

Darker

#BC8552

#875B32

#50351C

Saturation

#B3A89D

#CDA784

#E6A66B

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDA885

#BDB385

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDA885

#AFAF8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDA885

#CEA4A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Covered Wagon 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

#D9AB7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDA885

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B0A3

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.

#6790B7

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: #CDA885;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDA885;

CSS Variable

--color-covered-wagon: #CDA885;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'covered-wagon': '#CDA885' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDA885] text-[#CDA885]

SCSS

$covered-wagon: #CDA885;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA885?

#CDA885 is Covered Wagon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDA885 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Covered Wagon?

Covered Wagon 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 Covered Wagon?

Covered Wagon 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 Covered Wagon?

You can download Covered Wagon 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 Covered Wagon?

The hex code is #CDA885. In RGB it's 205, 168, 133, and in HSL it's 29°, 42%, 66%.

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