ORANGES

Bird’s Nest

#CFBB9B

RGB 207, 187, 155 · HSL 37°, 35%, 71% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 19

Bird’s Nest is #CFBB9B in HEX — rgb(207, 187, 155), hsl(37°, 35%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 19%).

Bird’s Nest pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 35%, 71%. 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#CFBB9B

RGB207, 187, 155

HSL37°, 35%, 71%

HSV37°, 25%, 81%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 19

Decimal13613979

CSS RGBrgb(207, 187, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 35%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Marble 274

ΔE 0.7 · #D0BC9D

PPG

Spiced Vinegar 1098-4

ΔE 0.8 · #CDBA99

Vista Paint

Polished Marble C-273

ΔE 1 · #CFBD9D

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 1 · #CFB999

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 1 · #CDBB9C

Benjamin Moore

Stone 1039 · CC-120

ΔE 1.1 · #D0BB9D

Behr

Practical Tan S280-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D3BFA0

Valspar

Prairie Dance 3006-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #CBB695

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 2.9 · #D2B896

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.4 · #C6B294

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 3.7 · #D1BBA2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.7 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.8 · #C5BA9A

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.4 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.4 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.3 · #B8B799

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

#CFBB9B

#9BAFCF

Analogous

#CFA19B

#CFBB9B

#C9CF9B

Triadic

#CFBB9B

#9BCFBB

#BB9BCF

Split-Complementary

#CFBB9B

#9BC9CF

#A19BCF

Tetradic

#CFBB9B

#9BCFA1

#9BAFCF

#CF9BC9

Monochromatic

#8D7144

#B69868

#CFBB9B

#E8DECF

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#CFBB9B

#AFCF9B

#9BAFCF

#BB9BCF

Compound

#CFBB9B

#C9CF9B

#9BAFCF

#A19BCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9C9AF

#E0D6C5

#EBE7DF

Darker

#B99A68

#8A6D3D

#513F23

Saturation

#BDB7AD

#CFBB9B

#E7C183

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFBB9B

#C8C09C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFBB9B

#BFBFA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFBB9B

#D0B7BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bird’s Nest 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

#DBB98F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFBB9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8BEB4

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.

#7C93B8

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: #CFBB9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFBB9B;

CSS Variable

--color-bird’s-nest: #CFBB9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bird’s-nest': '#CFBB9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFBB9B] text-[#CFBB9B]

SCSS

$bird’s-nest: #CFBB9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFBB9B?

#CFBB9B is Bird’s Nest, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CFBB9B warm or cool?

Bird’s Nest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bird’s Nest?

Bird’s Nest 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 Bird’s Nest?

Bird’s Nest 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 Bird’s Nest?

You can download Bird’s Nest 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 Bird’s Nest?

The hex code is #CFBB9B. In RGB it's 207, 187, 155, and in HSL it's 37°, 35%, 71%.

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