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Soft Buckskin

#CEB097

RGB 206, 176, 151 · HSL 27°, 36%, 70% · CMYK 0, 15, 27, 19

Soft Buckskin is #CEB097 in HEX — rgb(206, 176, 151), hsl(27°, 36%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 27%, 19%).

Soft Buckskin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 36%, 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#CEB097

RGB206, 176, 151

HSL27°, 36%, 70%

HSV27°, 27%, 81%

CMYK0, 15, 27, 19

Decimal13545623

CSS RGBrgb(206, 176, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 36%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Soft Buckskin K-1044

Exact match

Valspar

Pale Powder 3001-8A

ΔE 1.2 · #CCAF98

Sherwin-Williams

Tawny Tan SW7713

ΔE 1.7 · #CCB299

Benjamin Moore

Deer 1159

ΔE 1.9 · #D1B29C

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 2 · #C9AB91

Dunn-Edwards

Sandal DEC715

ΔE 2 · #C8AE96

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Pie 162

ΔE 2 · #CAAB94

Behr

Pottery Wheel N250-3

ΔE 2.1 · #CAAF93

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 2.6 · #C8AE98

PPG

Yosemite Trailhead 15-04

ΔE 3.1 · #C7A98D

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.7 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.3 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 7.1 · #C4B2A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 7.6 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.6 · #CAC4B0

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

#CEB097

#97B5CE

Analogous

#CE979A

#CEB097

#CECB97

Triadic

#CEB097

#97CEB0

#B097CE

Split-Complementary

#CEB097

#97CECB

#979ACE

Tetradic

#CEB097

#9ACE97

#97B5CE

#CB97CE

Monochromatic

#8B6241

#B68863

#CEB097

#E7D7CB

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#CEB097

#B5CE97

#97B5CE

#B097CE

Compound

#CEB097

#CECB97

#97B5CE

#979ACE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C0AC

#DFD0C3

#EBE4DD

Darker

#B98B64

#895E3B

#513721

Saturation

#BBB2AA

#CEB097

#E7AD7E

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB097

#C1B997

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB097

#B6B69B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB097

#CFADB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft Buckskin 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

#DAB18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB097

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B6B1

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.

#789BB7

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: #CEB097;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB097;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-buckskin: #CEB097;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-buckskin': '#CEB097' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB097] text-[#CEB097]

SCSS

$soft-buckskin: #CEB097;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB097?

#CEB097 is Soft Buckskin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB097 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Buckskin?

Soft Buckskin 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 Soft Buckskin?

Soft Buckskin 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 Soft Buckskin?

You can download Soft Buckskin 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 Soft Buckskin?

The hex code is #CEB097. In RGB it's 206, 176, 151, and in HSL it's 27°, 36%, 70%.

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