ORANGES

Cedar

#CEB6AB

RGB 206, 182, 171 · HSL 19°, 26%, 74% · CMYK 0, 12, 17, 19

Cedar is #CEB6AB in HEX — rgb(206, 182, 171), hsl(19°, 26%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 17%, 19%).

Cedar pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 26%, 74%. 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#CEB6AB

RGB206, 182, 171

HSL19°, 26%, 74%

HSV19°, 17%, 81%

CMYK0, 12, 17, 19

Decimal13547179

CSS RGBrgb(206, 182, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 26%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 1233

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sandstorm K-1109

ΔE 1.2 · #CFB6A9

Sherwin-Williams

Sashay Sand SW6051

ΔE 1.4 · #CFB4A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 1.6 · #D3BAAE

Valspar

Blushing Bride 2001-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D1BBB0

PPG

Pueblo 1073-4

ΔE 2 · #D0BBB0

Dulux

Treeless S09E2

ΔE 2.5 · #D1B6A7

Behr

First Waltz UL110-13

ΔE 2.6 · #D4BBB3

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 3.3 · #CDB1AB

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4.1 · #C4B2A2

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D9C2B5

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 4.8 · #CBBEB1

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.9 · #B6A39C

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 9.4 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

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Analogous

#CEABB2

#CEB6AB

#CEC8AB

Triadic

#CEB6AB

#ABCEB6

#B6ABCE

Split-Complementary

#CEB6AB

#ABCEC8

#ABB2CE

Tetradic

#CEB6AB

#B2CEAB

#ABC3CE

#C8ABCE

Monochromatic

#8D6653

#B28C7B

#CEB6AB

#EAE0DC

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#CEB6AB

#C3CEAB

#ABC3CE

#B6ABCE

Compound

#CEB6AB

#CEC8AB

#ABC3CE

#ABB2CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C5BC

#E0D4CE

#ECE6E4

Darker

#B38D7B

#855D4A

#4E362A

Saturation

#C2BBB8

#CEB6AB

#E6AD93

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB6AB

#C2BEAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB6AB

#BABAAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB6AB

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cedar 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

#DAB59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB6AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7BAC0

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.

#89A9B8

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: #CEB6AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB6AB;

CSS Variable

--color-cedar: #CEB6AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cedar': '#CEB6AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB6AB] text-[#CEB6AB]

SCSS

$cedar: #CEB6AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB6AB?

#CEB6AB is Cedar, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB6AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cedar?

Cedar 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 Cedar?

Cedar 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 Cedar?

You can download Cedar 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 Cedar?

The hex code is #CEB6AB. In RGB it's 206, 182, 171, and in HSL it's 19°, 26%, 74%.

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