ORANGES

Sonoran Desert

#CFBDA9

RGB 207, 189, 169 · HSL 32°, 28%, 74% · CMYK 0, 9, 18, 19

Sonoran Desert is #CFBDA9 in HEX — rgb(207, 189, 169), hsl(32°, 28%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 18%, 19%).

Sonoran Desert pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 28%, 74%. 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#CFBDA9

RGB207, 189, 169

HSL32°, 28%, 74%

HSV32°, 18%, 81%

CMYK0, 9, 18, 19

Decimal13614505

CSS RGBrgb(207, 189, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 28%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sonoran Desert N240-3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Malabar SW9110

ΔE 0.7 · #CFBEA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 1.1 · #CCBCA9

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 1.3 · #CEBFAB

Vista Paint

Moth Wing C-182

ΔE 1.5 · #CABBA7

Dulux

Chinchilla Chenille S10D2

ΔE 1.8 · #D0BAA7

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D0C1AE

Benjamin Moore

Shabby 1018

ΔE 2 · #CBBAA9

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2 · #CCBEAC

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.2 · #D1BAA5

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 2.2 · #CEC1AD

PPG

Summer Suede 14-14

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B8A4

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.4 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.6 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#CFBDA9

#AABBCF

Analogous

#CFABAA

#CFBDA9

#CECFAA

Triadic

#CFBDA9

#AACFBE

#BEAACF

Split-Complementary

#CFBDA9

#AACECF

#ABAACF

Tetradic

#CFBDA9

#AACFAB

#AABBCF

#CFAACE

Monochromatic

#907251

#B49879

#CFBDA9

#EBE3DB

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#CFBDA9

#BBCFAA

#AABBCF

#BEAACF

Compound

#CFBDA9

#CECFAA

#AABBCF

#ABAACF

Variations

Lighter

#D9CBBB

#E1D8CE

#ECE8E3

Darker

#B69978

#886A48

#503E29

Saturation

#C2BDB7

#CFBEAA

#E7C092

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFBDA9

#C8C2AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFBDA9

#C0C0AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFBDA9

#D0BABD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sonoran Desert 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

#DBBA9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFBDA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8BFBE

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.

#899FB8

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: #CFBDA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFBDA9;

CSS Variable

--color-sonoran-desert: #CFBDA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonoran-desert': '#CFBDA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFBDA9] text-[#CFBDA9]

SCSS

$sonoran-desert: #CFBDA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFBDA9?

#CFBDA9 is Sonoran Desert, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CFBDA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonoran Desert?

Sonoran Desert 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 Sonoran Desert?

Sonoran Desert 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 Sonoran Desert?

You can download Sonoran Desert 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 Sonoran Desert?

The hex code is #CFBDA9. In RGB it's 207, 189, 169, and in HSL it's 32°, 28%, 74%.

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