ORANGES

Oak Harbor

#CDB386

RGB 205, 179, 134 · HSL 38°, 42%, 66% · CMYK 0, 13, 35, 20

Oak Harbor is #CDB386 in HEX — rgb(205, 179, 134), hsl(38°, 42%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 35%, 20%).

Oak Harbor pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 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#CDB386

RGB205, 179, 134

HSL38°, 42%, 66%

HSV38°, 35%, 80%

CMYK0, 13, 35, 20

Decimal13480838

CSS RGBrgb(205, 179, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 42%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Oak Harbor DE6179

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wilmington HC-34

ΔE 1.1 · #CDB185

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 1.7 · #CFB78B

PPG

Somber 1093-4

ΔE 1.7 · #CBB489

Behr

Perfect Tan N280-4

ΔE 1.8 · #CBB086

Vista Paint

Dubloon C-889

ΔE 2.1 · #D3B587

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 2.6 · #D5B688

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 2.6 · #CBB584

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 3.2 · #C5AC7C

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 3.2 · #D4BC8E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.6 · #C1A878

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.8 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.7 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.4 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.4 · #DFC795

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.7 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CDB386

#849FCD

Analogous

#CD8E84

#CDB386

#C3CD84

Triadic

#CDB386

#84CDB2

#B284CD

Split-Complementary

#CDB386

#84C3CD

#8E84CD

Tetradic

#CDB386

#84CD8E

#849FCD

#CD84C3

Monochromatic

#826635

#B7904E

#CDB386

#E3D4BA

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#CDB386

#9FCD84

#849FCD

#B284CD

Compound

#CDB386

#C3CD84

#849FCD

#8E84CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C19D

#DED0B8

#EAE3D8

Darker

#BC9552

#876832

#503D1C

Saturation

#B3AB9D

#CDB284

#E6B96B

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB386

#C4B986

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB386

#B8B88D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB386

#CFADB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oak Harbor 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

#D9B380

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB386

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B8A4

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.

#6784B7

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: #CDB386;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB386;

CSS Variable

--color-oak-harbor: #CDB386;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak-harbor': '#CDB386' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB386] text-[#CDB386]

SCSS

$oak-harbor: #CDB386;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB386?

#CDB386 is Oak Harbor, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDB386 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oak Harbor?

Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor?

Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor?

You can download Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor?

The hex code is #CDB386. In RGB it's 205, 179, 134, and in HSL it's 38°, 42%, 66%.

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