ORANGES

Cosmic Aura

#CEB1A5

RGB 206, 177, 165 · HSL 18°, 29%, 73% · CMYK 0, 14, 20, 19

Cosmic Aura is #CEB1A5 in HEX — rgb(206, 177, 165), hsl(18°, 29%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 20%, 19%).

Cosmic Aura pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 29%, 73%. 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#CEB1A5

RGB206, 177, 165

HSL18°, 29%, 73%

HSV18°, 20%, 81%

CMYK0, 14, 20, 19

Decimal13545893

CSS RGBrgb(206, 177, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 29%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sashay Sand SW6051

ΔE 1.2 · #CFB4A8

Benjamin Moore

Cappuccino 2096-50

ΔE 1.4 · #CBB0A2

Valspar

Damask Dunes 1006-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #CDB0A7

Behr

Iced Copper S200-3

ΔE 1.7 · #D0AFA3

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 1.9 · #CDAEA5

Vista Paint

Sandstorm K-1109

ΔE 2.2 · #CFB6A9

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 3.3 · #CDB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 3.4 · #D3BAAE

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.7 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4.8 · #C4B2A2

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 4.9 · #D1AF9B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.6 · #B6A39C

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 11.5 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CEB1A5

#A6C2CE

Analogous

#CEA6AE

#CEB1A5

#CEC6A6

Triadic

#CEB1A5

#A6CEB2

#B2A6CE

Split-Complementary

#CEB1A5

#A6CEC6

#A6AECE

Tetradic

#CEB1A5

#AECEA6

#A6C2CE

#C6A6CE

Monochromatic

#8D614E

#B38775

#CEB1A5

#E9DDD8

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#CEB1A5

#C2CEA6

#A6C2CE

#B2A6CE

Compound

#CEB1A5

#CEC6A6

#A6C2CE

#A6AECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C2B8

#E0D2CC

#ECE5E2

Darker

#B58875

#875946

#4F3428

Saturation

#C0B8B4

#CEB2A6

#E7A88E

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB1A5

#C0BBA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB1A5

#B6B6A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB1A5

#CEB0B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cosmic Aura 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

#DAB197

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB1A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B6BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#86A8B6

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: #CEB1A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB1A5;

CSS Variable

--color-cosmic-aura: #CEB1A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cosmic-aura': '#CEB1A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB1A5] text-[#CEB1A5]

SCSS

$cosmic-aura: #CEB1A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB1A5?

#CEB1A5 is Cosmic Aura, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB1A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cosmic Aura?

Cosmic Aura 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 Cosmic Aura?

Cosmic Aura 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 Cosmic Aura?

You can download Cosmic Aura 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 Cosmic Aura?

The hex code is #CEB1A5. In RGB it's 206, 177, 165, and in HSL it's 18°, 29%, 73%.

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