ORANGES

Cliff Brown

#D0AB8C

RGB 208, 171, 140 · HSL 27°, 42%, 68% · CMYK 0, 18, 33, 18

Cliff Brown is #D0AB8C in HEX — rgb(208, 171, 140), hsl(27°, 42%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 18%).

Cliff Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 42%, 68%. 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#D0AB8C

RGB208, 171, 140

HSL27°, 42%, 68%

HSV27°, 33%, 82%

CMYK0, 18, 33, 18

Decimal13675404

CSS RGBrgb(208, 171, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 42%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

Exact match

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 1.1 · #D1AA8A

Vista Paint

Cowhide C-154

ΔE 1.2 · #CDA88A

Behr

Butterscotch Amber MQ2-4

ΔE 1.4 · #D1AD90

Benjamin Moore

Dearborn 1153

ΔE 1.6 · #CEA789

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 1.7 · #CCAB8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossil Tan 169

ΔE 1.8 · #D1AF90

PPG

Cinnamon Frost 1081-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D3B191

Sherwin-Williams

Ligonier Tan SW7717

ΔE 2.8 · #D2B18F

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 3.2 · #C8A683

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.3 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.6 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.3 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 10 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 10.7 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 14.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#D0AB8C

#8BB1D0

Analogous

#D08B8F

#D0AB8C

#D0CC8B

Triadic

#D0AB8C

#8BD0AA

#AA8BD0

Split-Complementary

#D0AB8C

#8BD0CC

#8B8FD0

Tetradic

#D0AB8C

#8FD08B

#8BB1D0

#CC8BD0

Monochromatic

#8A5D38

#B98255

#D0AB8C

#E6D2C1

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#D0AB8C

#B1D08B

#8BB1D0

#AA8BD0

Compound

#D0AB8C

#D0CC8B

#8BB1D0

#8B8FD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9BBA2

#E0CCBD

#EBE2DA

Darker

#BE8657

#8B5B33

#52351D

Saturation

#B8ACA3

#D0AA8B

#E7A873

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0AB8C

#C0B68C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0AB8C

#B2B291

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0AB8C

#D1A7AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cliff 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

#DBAD84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0AB8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9B2A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6D97BA

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: #D0AB8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0AB8C;

CSS Variable

--color-cliff-brown: #D0AB8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cliff-brown': '#D0AB8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0AB8C] text-[#D0AB8C]

SCSS

$cliff-brown: #D0AB8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0AB8C?

#D0AB8C is Cliff Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0AB8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cliff Brown?

Cliff 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 Cliff Brown?

Cliff 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 Cliff Brown?

You can download Cliff 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 Cliff Brown?

The hex code is #D0AB8C. In RGB it's 208, 171, 140, and in HSL it's 27°, 42%, 68%.

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