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Soft Amber

#CFBEA5

RGB 207, 190, 165 · HSL 36°, 30%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 20, 19

Soft Amber is #CFBEA5 in HEX — rgb(207, 190, 165), hsl(36°, 30%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 19%).

Soft Amber pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 30%, 73%. 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#CFBEA5

RGB207, 190, 165

HSL36°, 30%, 73%

HSV36°, 20%, 81%

CMYK0, 8, 20, 19

Decimal13614757

CSS RGBrgb(207, 190, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 30%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bar 1032 · CC-320

ΔE 0.9 · #D0BDA5

Sherwin-Williams

Ramie SW6156

ΔE 1.2 · #CDBDA2

Behr

Coco N270-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D1C1A7

PPG

Dusty Trail 1097-4

ΔE 1.8 · #C9BBA3

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 2 · #CCB9A2

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 2.1 · #D4BEA6

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 2.1 · #D1C2A6

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 2.2 · #CDB9A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.5 · #C7BBA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 2.5 · #C8BDA4

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 2.6 · #D6C2AC

Dulux

Pale Parchment S13D2

ΔE 2.7 · #D1C2AD

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.2 · #D1BAA5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.7 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10 · #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

#CFBEA5

#A5B6CF

Analogous

#CFAAA5

#CFBEA5

#CBCFA5

Triadic

#CFBEA5

#A5CFBE

#BEA5CF

Split-Complementary

#CFBEA5

#A5CBCF

#AAA5CF

Tetradic

#CFBEA5

#A5CFAA

#A5B6CF

#CFA5CB

Monochromatic

#8F744D

#B49A74

#CFBEA5

#EAE2D7

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#CFBEA5

#B6CFA5

#A5B6CF

#BEA5CF

Compound

#CFBEA5

#CBCFA5

#A5B6CF

#AAA5CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8CBB7

#E0D8CB

#ECE8E2

Darker

#B69C74

#886D45

#504027

Saturation

#C0BBB4

#CFBEA5

#E7C38D

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFBEA5

#C9C2A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFBEA5

#C1C1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFBEA5

#D0BBBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft Amber 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

#DBBB97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFBEA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C0BB

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.

#8699B7

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: #CFBEA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFBEA5;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-amber: #CFBEA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-amber': '#CFBEA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFBEA5] text-[#CFBEA5]

SCSS

$soft-amber: #CFBEA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFBEA5?

#CFBEA5 is Soft Amber, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CFBEA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Amber?

Soft Amber 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 Soft Amber?

Soft Amber 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 Soft Amber?

You can download Soft Amber 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 Soft Amber?

The hex code is #CFBEA5. In RGB it's 207, 190, 165, and in HSL it's 36°, 30%, 73%.

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