ORANGES

Apple Pie

#CDAD94

RGB 205, 173, 148 · HSL 26°, 36%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 28, 20

Apple Pie is #CDAD94 in HEX — rgb(205, 173, 148), hsl(26°, 36%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 20%).

Apple Pie pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 36%, 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#CDAD94

RGB205, 173, 148

HSL26°, 36%, 69%

HSV26°, 28%, 80%

CMYK0, 16, 28, 20

Decimal13479316

CSS RGBrgb(205, 173, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 36%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Apple Pie C-161

Exact match

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 1.3 · #C9AB91

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Pie 162

ΔE 1.4 · #CAAB94

Valspar

Pale Powder 3001-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #CCAF98

Benjamin Moore

Winthrop HC-55

ΔE 1.9 · #CEAA91

Behr

Riviera Clay UL130-8

ΔE 2.3 · #C8A78D

Dunn-Edwards

Dover Plains DE6116

ΔE 2.4 · #CCAF92

Kilz

Pottery Beige TB-93

ΔE 2.4 · #C9A78D

PPG

Yosemite Trailhead 15-04

ΔE 2.5 · #C7A98D

Sherwin-Williams

Beige Intenso SW9096

ΔE 2.7 · #C5A88D

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.5 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.9 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 7.7 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 8.3 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#CDAD94

#93B4CC

Analogous

#CC9397

#CDAD94

#CCC993

Triadic

#CDAD94

#93CCAC

#AC93CC

Split-Complementary

#CDAD94

#93CCC9

#9397CC

Tetradic

#CDAD94

#97CC93

#93B4CC

#C993CC

Monochromatic

#875F40

#B4845F

#CDAD94

#E5D4C8

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#CDAD94

#B4CC93

#93B4CC

#AC93CC

Compound

#CDAD94

#CCC993

#93B4CC

#9397CC

Variations

Lighter

#D7BDA9

#DECEC1

#EAE2DC

Darker

#B88762

#875C3A

#503521

Saturation

#B8AFA7

#CCAC93

#E6A97A

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDAD94

#BFB794

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDAD94

#B3B398

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDAD94

#CEAAAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Pie 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

#D9AE8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDAD94

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B3AE

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.

#759AB6

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: #CDAD94;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDAD94;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-pie: #CDAD94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-pie': '#CDAD94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDAD94] text-[#CDAD94]

SCSS

$apple-pie: #CDAD94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDAD94?

#CDAD94 is Apple Pie, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDAD94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Pie?

Apple Pie 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 Apple Pie?

Apple Pie 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 Apple Pie?

You can download Apple Pie 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 Apple Pie?

The hex code is #CDAD94. In RGB it's 205, 173, 148, and in HSL it's 26°, 36%, 69%.

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