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Flier Lie

#CDB891

RGB 205, 184, 145 · HSL 39°, 38%, 69% · CMYK 0, 10, 29, 20

Flier Lie is #CDB891 in HEX — rgb(205, 184, 145), hsl(39°, 38%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 29%, 20%).

Flier Lie pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#CDB891

RGB205, 184, 145

HSL39°, 38%, 69%

HSV39°, 29%, 80%

CMYK0, 10, 29, 20

Decimal13482129

CSS RGBrgb(205, 184, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 38%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Palmetto Bluff 309

ΔE 0.7 · #CEB993

Benjamin Moore

Shelburne HC-28

ΔE 1 · #CCB68E

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 1.1 · #D0BA94

Vista Paint

Palmetto Bluff C-308

ΔE 1.1 · #CDBA92

Dulux

Balsa Stone S15D3

ΔE 1.3 · #CBB992

PPG

Subtle Suede 1099-4

ΔE 2 · #D0BD94

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2.1 · #D1B791

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 2.7 · #CBB795

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 3 · #CFB78B

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.2 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 4.2 · #D4BC8E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.6 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.1 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.5 · #C1B98F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.7 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#CDB891

#92A7CE

Analogous

#CE9B92

#CDB891

#C5CE92

Triadic

#CDB891

#92CEB9

#B992CE

Split-Complementary

#CDB891

#92C5CE

#9B92CE

Tetradic

#CDB891

#92CE9B

#92A7CE

#CE92C5

Monochromatic

#896F3E

#B6975D

#CDB891

#E6DBC7

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#CDB891

#A7CE92

#92A7CE

#B992CE

Compound

#CDB891

#C5CE92

#92A7CE

#9B92CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C7A8

#DFD4C0

#EBE6DC

Darker

#BA9A5F

#896D38

#514020

Saturation

#B9B3A7

#CEB992

#E6C079

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB891

#C6BD92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB891

#BCBC97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB891

#CFB3B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Flier Lie 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

#D9B788

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB891

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BCAC

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.

#738BB8

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: #CDB891;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB891;

CSS Variable

--color-flier-lie: #CDB891;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flier-lie': '#CDB891' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB891] text-[#CDB891]

SCSS

$flier-lie: #CDB891;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB891?

#CDB891 is Flier Lie, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDB891 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flier Lie?

Flier Lie 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 Flier Lie?

Flier Lie 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 Flier Lie?

You can download Flier Lie 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 Flier Lie?

The hex code is #CDB891. In RGB it's 205, 184, 145, and in HSL it's 39°, 38%, 69%.

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