ORANGES
Smokey Taupe
#CDC4B5
Reading pale, Smokey Taupe lands in the oranges family at HSL 38°, 19%, 76%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Smokey Taupe 983
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Smokey Taupe
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CDC4B5?
#CDC4B5 is Smokey Taupe, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #CDC4B5 warm or cool?
Smokey Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Smokey Taupe?
Smokey 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 Smokey Taupe?
Smokey 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 Smokey Taupe?
You can download Smokey 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 RGB value of #CDC4B5?
#CDC4B5 converts to RGB 205, 196, 181.