ORANGES

Rye Bread

#CDBEA1

RGB 205, 190, 161 · HSL 40°, 31%, 72% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 20

Rye Bread is #CDBEA1 in HEX — rgb(205, 190, 161), hsl(40°, 31%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 20%).

Rye Bread pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 31%, 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#CDBEA1

RGB205, 190, 161

HSL40°, 31%, 72%

HSV40°, 21%, 80%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 20

Decimal13483681

CSS RGBrgb(205, 190, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 31%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wheeling HC-92

ΔE 0.8 · #CFBFA1

Sherwin-Williams

Ramie SW6156

ΔE 1.1 · #CDBDA2

Behr

Rye Bread PPU8-10

ΔE 1.1 · #CDBEA3

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 1.2 · #CEBE9F

PPG

Stylish 1101-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CEC1A5

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C2A6

Vista Paint

Polished Marble C-273

ΔE 2.1 · #CFBD9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Marble 274

ΔE 2.4 · #D0BC9D

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2.9 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.3 · #D8C4A8

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 3.4 · #D1BBA2

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 3.7 · #D0C7A9

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.8 · #D9C6AB

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.5 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#CDBEA1

#A1B0CE

Analogous

#CEA9A1

#CDBEA1

#C6CEA1

Triadic

#CDBEA1

#A1CEBF

#BFA1CE

Split-Complementary

#CDBEA1

#A1C6CE

#A9A1CE

Tetradic

#CDBEA1

#A1CEA9

#A1B0CE

#CEA1C6

Monochromatic

#8C764A

#B39D6F

#CDBEA1

#E8E1D4

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#CDBEA1

#B0CEA1

#A1B0CE

#BFA1CE

Compound

#CDBEA1

#C6CEA1

#A1B0CE

#A9A1CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8CCB4

#DFD8C9

#EBE8E1

Darker

#B69F70

#877043

#504226

Saturation

#BEBAB1

#CEBFA1

#E6C789

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBEA1

#C8C1A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBEA1

#C1C1A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBEA1

#CEBABD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rye Bread 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

#D9BB94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBEA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C0B8

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.

#8293B6

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: #CDBEA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBEA1;

CSS Variable

--color-rye-bread: #CDBEA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rye-bread': '#CDBEA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBEA1] text-[#CDBEA1]

SCSS

$rye-bread: #CDBEA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBEA1?

#CDBEA1 is Rye Bread, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBEA1 warm or cool?

Rye Bread reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rye Bread?

Rye Bread 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 Rye Bread?

Rye Bread 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 Rye Bread?

You can download Rye Bread 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 Rye Bread?

The hex code is #CDBEA1. In RGB it's 205, 190, 161, and in HSL it's 40°, 31%, 72%.

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