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Sierra

#CEBAA0

RGB 206, 186, 160 · HSL 34°, 32%, 72% · CMYK 0, 10, 22, 19

Sierra is #CEBAA0 in HEX — rgb(206, 186, 160), hsl(34°, 32%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 22%, 19%).

Sierra pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 32%, 72%. 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#CEBAA0

RGB206, 186, 160

HSL34°, 32%, 72%

HSV34°, 22%, 81%

CMYK0, 10, 22, 19

Decimal13548192

CSS RGBrgb(206, 186, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 32%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sierra 1053

Exact match

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 1.1 · #D1BBA2

Sherwin-Williams

Macadamia SW6142

ΔE 1.6 · #CCB79B

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 1.6 · #CDB9A2

PPG

Happy Trails 1084-4

ΔE 1.9 · #CDB69B

Behr

Gobi Desert 710C-3

ΔE 2 · #CEBCA5

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 2.1 · #D4BEA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Wicker Basket 280

ΔE 2.7 · #C7B699

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.9 · #D1BAA5

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 2.9 · #C8B49E

Valspar

Maple Leaf 2008-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #CEB499

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.4 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.7 · #D8C4A8

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.8 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#CEBAA0

#A1B5CE

Analogous

#CEA4A1

#CEBAA0

#CBCEA1

Triadic

#CEBAA0

#A1CEBB

#BBA1CE

Split-Complementary

#CEBAA0

#A1CBCE

#A4A1CE

Tetradic

#CEBAA0

#A1CEA4

#A1B5CE

#CEA1CB

Monochromatic

#8D7049

#B4966E

#CEBAA0

#E8DFD3

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#CEBAA0

#B5CEA1

#A1B5CE

#BBA1CE

Compound

#CEBAA0

#CBCEA1

#A1B5CE

#A4A1CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C8B4

#E0D6C9

#ECE7E0

Darker

#B7986F

#896A41

#503E25

Saturation

#BEB9B1

#CEBBA1

#E7BE88

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEBAA0

#C6BFA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEBAA0

#BEBEA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEBAA0

#CFB7BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sierra 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

#DAB893

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEBAA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7BDB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8198B7

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: #CEBAA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEBAA0;

CSS Variable

--color-sierra: #CEBAA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sierra': '#CEBAA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEBAA0] text-[#CEBAA0]

SCSS

$sierra: #CEBAA0;

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#CEBEA0 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEBAA0?

#CEBAA0 is Sierra, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEBAA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sierra?

Sierra 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 Sierra?

Sierra 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 Sierra?

You can download Sierra 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 Sierra?

The hex code is #CEBAA0. In RGB it's 206, 186, 160, and in HSL it's 34°, 32%, 72%.

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