ORANGES

Butternut Tree

#CF9A5D

RGB 207, 154, 93 · HSL 32°, 54%, 59% · CMYK 0, 26, 55, 19

Butternut Tree is #CF9A5D in HEX — rgb(207, 154, 93), hsl(32°, 54%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 55%, 19%).

Butternut Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 54%, 59%. 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#CF9A5D

RGB207, 154, 93

HSL32°, 54%, 59%

HSV32°, 55%, 81%

CMYK0, 26, 55, 19

Decimal13605469

CSS RGBrgb(207, 154, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 54%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 1.4 · #CC9859

Sherwin-Williams

Butternut SW6389

ΔE 1.9 · #CC9B5C

Valspar

Autumn Spice 3003-5B

ΔE 2 · #CD965C

Dulux

Liddell S12F6

ΔE 2.2 · #C99859

Behr

Hammered Gold UL150-2

ΔE 2.3 · #CB9B5E

Benjamin Moore

Massicot CW-380

ΔE 2.6 · #C89656

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D79F5E

Dunn-Edwards

Butterscotch Syrup DE5298

ΔE 3.7 · #D9A05F

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 4.8 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 4.9 · #CB9E59

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunrise Heat 920

ΔE 5.2 · #CAA061

Vista Paint

India Trade C-1333

ΔE 5.3 · #DDA25F

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.3 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 6.5 · #E4A467

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 14.3 · #F7A879

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

#CF9A5D

#5E93CF

Analogous

#CF625E

#CF9A5D

#CBCF5E

Triadic

#CF9A5D

#5ECF9A

#9A5ECF

Split-Complementary

#CF9A5D

#5ECBCF

#625ECF

Tetradic

#CF9A5D

#5ECF62

#5E93CF

#CF5ECB

Monochromatic

#724D22

#AD7434

#CF9A5D

#E1BF99

#F2E4D4

Rectangle

#CF9A5D

#93CF5E

#5E93CF

#9A5ECF

Compound

#CF9A5D

#CBCF5E

#5E93CF

#625ECF

Variations

Lighter

#D9AE7E

#DDC2A3

#E8DBCD

Darker

#BD7D34

#845622

#4E3212

Saturation

#A79886

#CF9A5E

#E79C46

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF9A5D

#B9AB5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF9A5D

#A5A568

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF9A5D

#D0949B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butternut Tree 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

#DBA061

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF9A5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8A585

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#467CBA

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: #CF9A5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF9A5D;

CSS Variable

--color-butternut-tree: #CF9A5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butternut-tree': '#CF9A5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF9A5D] text-[#CF9A5D]

SCSS

$butternut-tree: #CF9A5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF9A5D?

#CF9A5D is Butternut Tree, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CF9A5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butternut Tree?

Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree?

Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree?

You can download Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree?

The hex code is #CF9A5D. In RGB it's 207, 154, 93, and in HSL it's 32°, 54%, 59%.

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