ORANGES

Bales of Brown

#CF994B

RGB 207, 153, 75 · HSL 35°, 58%, 55% · CMYK 0, 26, 64, 19

Bales of Brown is #CF994B in HEX — rgb(207, 153, 75), hsl(35°, 58%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 64%, 19%).

Bales of Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 58%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CF994B

RGB207, 153, 75

HSL35°, 58%, 55%

HSV35°, 64%, 81%

CMYK0, 26, 64, 19

Decimal13605195

CSS RGBrgb(207, 153, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 58%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 1.3 · #CD9647

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

ΔE 1.4 · #CF994E

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 2.1 · #D1974C

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 182

ΔE 2.2 · #D69E4F

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 2.4 · #CF954A

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 2.9 · #C89848

Dunn-Edwards

Gingerbread House DE5334

ΔE 3 · #CA994E

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 3.5 · #D69C54

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 3.5 · #CC9249

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 4 · #CD9147

Dulux

Glitter S14G8

ΔE 4.1 · #C4913E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.9 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 8.1 · #C68736

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 10.2 · #E4A467

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.7 · #B97D31

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#CF994B

#4A81CF

Analogous

#CF554A

#CF994B

#C4CF4A

Triadic

#CF994B

#4ACF97

#974ACF

Split-Complementary

#CF994B

#4AC4CF

#554ACF

Tetradic

#CF994B

#4ACF55

#4A81CF

#CF4AC4

Monochromatic

#65461B

#A1702B

#CF994B

#DFBA86

#EFDCC3

Rectangle

#CF994B

#81CF4A

#4A81CF

#974ACF

Compound

#CF994B

#C4CF4A

#4A81CF

#554ACF

Variations

Lighter

#D8AC6E

#DCC098

#E7DAC7

Darker

#B57C2C

#7E551C

#4B320F

Saturation

#A09078

#CF974A

#E79B32

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF994B

#B9AA49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF994B

#A4A45A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF994B

#D1919A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bales of Brown 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

#DB9F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF994B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8A478

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3C6DB2

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: #CF994B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF994B;

CSS Variable

--color-bales-of-brown: #CF994B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bales-of-brown': '#CF994B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF994B] text-[#CF994B]

SCSS

$bales-of-brown: #CF994B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF994B?

#CF994B is Bales of Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CF994B warm or cool?

Bales of Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bales of Brown?

Bales of Brown 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 Bales of Brown?

Bales of Brown 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 Bales of Brown?

You can download Bales of Brown 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 Bales of Brown?

The hex code is #CF994B. In RGB it's 207, 153, 75, and in HSL it's 35°, 58%, 55%.

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