ORANGES

Bauhaus Buff

#CEB8A5

RGB 206, 184, 165 · HSL 28°, 29%, 73% · CMYK 0, 11, 20, 19

Bauhaus Buff is #CEB8A5 in HEX — rgb(206, 184, 165), hsl(28°, 29%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 19%).

Bauhaus Buff pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 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#CEB8A5

RGB206, 184, 165

HSL28°, 29%, 73%

HSV28°, 20%, 81%

CMYK0, 11, 20, 19

Decimal13547685

CSS RGBrgb(206, 184, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 29%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bauhaus Buff BNC-01

Exact match

Dulux

Chinchilla Chenille S10D2

ΔE 0.7 · #D0BAA7

Kilz

Cheetah Tan LC230-01

ΔE 1.2 · #D0B9A4

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 1.4 · #D1BAA5

Benjamin Moore

Saint 2164-50

ΔE 1.8 · #D2B8A4

Sherwin-Williams

Familiar Beige SW6093

ΔE 1.8 · #CAB3A0

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 2.2 · #CDB9A2

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B39E

Vista Paint

Beach Party K-1196

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B5A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 2.6 · #CCBCA9

PPG

Summer Suede 14-14

ΔE 2.9 · #C7B8A4

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3.3 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.7 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.7 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

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

#CEB8A5

#A6BBCE

Analogous

#CEA6A8

#CEB8A5

#CECDA6

Triadic

#CEB8A5

#A6CEB9

#B9A6CE

Split-Complementary

#CEB8A5

#A6CECD

#A6A8CE

Tetradic

#CEB8A5

#A8CEA6

#A6BBCE

#CDA6CE

Monochromatic

#8D6C4E

#B39275

#CEB8A5

#E9E0D8

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#CEB8A5

#BBCEA6

#A6BBCE

#B9A6CE

Compound

#CEB8A5

#CECDA6

#A6BBCE

#A6A8CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C7B8

#E0D5CC

#ECE7E2

Darker

#B59375

#876446

#4F3A28

Saturation

#C0BAB4

#CEB9A6

#E7B78E

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB8A5

#C4BEA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB8A5

#BCBCA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB8A5

#CFB6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bauhaus Buff 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

#DAB797

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB8A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7BCBB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#86A0B6

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: #CEB8A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB8A5;

CSS Variable

--color-bauhaus-buff: #CEB8A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bauhaus-buff': '#CEB8A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB8A5] text-[#CEB8A5]

SCSS

$bauhaus-buff: #CEB8A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB8A5?

#CEB8A5 is Bauhaus Buff, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB8A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bauhaus Buff?

Bauhaus Buff 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 Bauhaus Buff?

Bauhaus Buff 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 Bauhaus Buff?

You can download Bauhaus Buff 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 Bauhaus Buff?

The hex code is #CEB8A5. In RGB it's 206, 184, 165, and in HSL it's 28°, 29%, 73%.

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