ORANGES

Rustic Taupe

#CDB9A2

RGB 205, 185, 162 · HSL 32°, 30%, 72% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 20

Rustic Taupe is #CDB9A2 in HEX — rgb(205, 185, 162), hsl(32°, 30%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 20%).

Rustic Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 30%, 72%. 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#CDB9A2

RGB205, 185, 162

HSL32°, 30%, 72%

HSV32°, 21%, 80%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 20

Decimal13482402

CSS RGBrgb(205, 185, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 30%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

Exact match

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 0.4 · #CCB9A2

Behr

Gobi Desert 710C-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CEBCA5

Benjamin Moore

Bar 1032 · CC-320

ΔE 1.5 · #D0BDA5

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 1.7 · #D1BAA5

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 1.9 · #C8B49E

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Sand SW2822

ΔE 2.1 · #CBBCA5

PPG

Best Beige 1085-4 · 15-16

ΔE 2.2 · #C6B49C

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 2.2 · #D4BEA6

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B39E

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CCBCA9

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.2 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 3.4 · #D6C2AC

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.5 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#CDB9A2

#A2B6CD

Analogous

#CDA4A2

#CDB9A2

#CCCDA2

Triadic

#CDB9A2

#A2CDB9

#B9A2CD

Split-Complementary

#CDB9A2

#A2CCCD

#A4A2CD

Tetradic

#CDB9A2

#A2CDA4

#A2B6CD

#CDA2CC

Monochromatic

#8B6D4B

#B29470

#CDB9A2

#E8DFD4

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#CDB9A2

#B6CDA2

#A2B6CD

#B9A2CD

Compound

#CDB9A2

#CCCDA2

#A2B6CD

#A4A2CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C7B5

#DFD5C9

#EBE6E1

Darker

#B59571

#866744

#4F3C26

Saturation

#BEB8B1

#CDB9A2

#E6BB89

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB9A2

#C5BEA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB9A2

#BDBDA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB9A2

#CEB6B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rustic Taupe 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

#D9B795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB9A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BCB9

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.

#839AB5

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: #CDB9A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB9A2;

CSS Variable

--color-rustic-taupe: #CDB9A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustic-taupe': '#CDB9A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB9A2] text-[#CDB9A2]

SCSS

$rustic-taupe: #CDB9A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB9A2?

#CDB9A2 is Rustic Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDB9A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustic Taupe?

Rustic Taupe 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 Rustic Taupe?

Rustic Taupe 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 Rustic Taupe?

You can download Rustic Taupe 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 Rustic Taupe?

The hex code is #CDB9A2. In RGB it's 205, 185, 162, and in HSL it's 32°, 30%, 72%.

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