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Frappé

#CEAE99

RGB 206, 174, 153 · HSL 24°, 35%, 70% · CMYK 0, 16, 26, 19

Frappé is #CEAE99 in HEX — rgb(206, 174, 153), hsl(24°, 35%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 26%, 19%).

Frappé pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 35%, 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#CEAE99

RGB206, 174, 153

HSL24°, 35%, 70%

HSV24°, 26%, 81%

CMYK0, 16, 26, 19

Decimal13545113

CSS RGBrgb(206, 174, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 35%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 1.1 · #D1AF9B

Vista Paint

Sands of Time K-1052

ΔE 1.3 · #CBAB95

Benjamin Moore

Deer 1159

ΔE 1.5 · #D1B29C

Valspar

Pale Powder 3001-8A

ΔE 1.6 · #CCAF98

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Pie 162

ΔE 1.7 · #CAAB94

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 2.2 · #C9AA98

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D1AC99

Behr

Sweet Tea S210-3

ΔE 2.6 · #D4B3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Sandal DEC715

ΔE 2.9 · #C8AE96

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3.1 · #C9AB91

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 5.1 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 6.5 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.9 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 9.2 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#CEAE99

#98B8CD

Analogous

#CD989D

#CEAE99

#CDC898

Triadic

#CEAE99

#98CDAD

#AD98CD

Split-Complementary

#CEAE99

#98CDC8

#989DCD

Tetradic

#CEAE99

#9DCD98

#98B8CD

#C898CD

Monochromatic

#8A5F42

#B48464

#CEAE99

#E6D6CB

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#CEAE99

#B8CD98

#98B8CD

#AD98CD

Compound

#CEAE99

#CDC898

#98B8CD

#989DCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BEAC

#DFCEC3

#EBE3DE

Darker

#B88766

#885B3C

#503522

Saturation

#BBB1AA

#CDAD98

#E6A87F

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEAE99

#BFB899

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEAE99

#B4B49C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEAE99

#CEACAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Frappé 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

#DAAF8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEAE99

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B4B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#799EB6

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: #CEAE99;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEAE99;

CSS Variable

--color-frappé: #CEAE99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frappé': '#CEAE99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEAE99] text-[#CEAE99]

SCSS

$frappé: #CEAE99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEAE99?

#CEAE99 is Frappé, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEAE99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frappé?

Frappé 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 Frappé?

Frappé 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 Frappé?

You can download Frappé 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 Frappé?

The hex code is #CEAE99. In RGB it's 206, 174, 153, and in HSL it's 24°, 35%, 70%.

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