ORANGES

Spiced Vinegar

#CDBA99

RGB 205, 186, 153 · HSL 38°, 34%, 70% · CMYK 0, 9, 25, 20

Spiced Vinegar is #CDBA99 in HEX — rgb(205, 186, 153), hsl(38°, 34%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 20%).

Spiced Vinegar pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 34%, 70%. 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#CDBA99

RGB205, 186, 153

HSL38°, 34%, 70%

HSV38°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 25, 20

Decimal13482649

CSS RGBrgb(205, 186, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 34%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Spiced Vinegar 1098-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 1.2 · #CDBB9C

Vista Paint

Polished Marble C-273

ΔE 1.3 · #CFBD9D

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 1.3 · #CFB999

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 1.3 · #CBB795

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Marble 274

ΔE 1.4 · #D0BC9D

Valspar

Prairie Dance 3006-10A

ΔE 1.6 · #CBB695

Benjamin Moore

Stone 1039 · CC-120

ΔE 1.8 · #D0BB9D

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 3 · #D2B896

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.2 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.4 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.7 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 4.4 · #D1BBA2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.9 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.8 · #B8B799

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

#CDBA99

#98ACCD

Analogous

#CD9F98

#CDBA99

#C6CD98

Triadic

#CDBA99

#98CDB9

#B998CD

Split-Complementary

#CDBA99

#98C6CD

#9F98CD

Tetradic

#CDBA99

#98CD9F

#98ACCD

#CD98C6

Monochromatic

#896F43

#B39765

#CDBA99

#E6DCCC

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#CDBA99

#ACCD98

#98ACCD

#B998CD

Compound

#CDBA99

#C6CD98

#98ACCD

#9F98CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C7AD

#DED5C4

#EBE6DE

Darker

#B79967

#876C3D

#4F3F23

Saturation

#BAB5AB

#CDB998

#E6C07F

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

11.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBA99

#C7BE9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBA99

#BDBD9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBA99

#CFB6B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spiced Vinegar 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

#D9B88E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBA99

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BDB2

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.

#7A90B6

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: #CDBA99;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBA99;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-vinegar: #CDBA99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-vinegar': '#CDBA99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBA99] text-[#CDBA99]

SCSS

$spiced-vinegar: #CDBA99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBA99?

#CDBA99 is Spiced Vinegar, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBA99 warm or cool?

Spiced Vinegar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spiced Vinegar?

Spiced Vinegar 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 Spiced Vinegar?

Spiced Vinegar 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 Spiced Vinegar?

You can download Spiced Vinegar 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 Spiced Vinegar?

The hex code is #CDBA99. In RGB it's 205, 186, 153, and in HSL it's 38°, 34%, 70%.

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