ORANGES

Corkscrew Willow

#D1B9AB

RGB 209, 185, 171 · HSL 22°, 29%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 18, 18

Corkscrew Willow is #D1B9AB in HEX — rgb(209, 185, 171), hsl(22°, 29%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 18%, 18%).

Corkscrew Willow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 29%, 75%. 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#D1B9AB

RGB209, 185, 171

HSL22°, 29%, 75%

HSV22°, 18%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 18, 18

Decimal13744555

CSS RGBrgb(209, 185, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 29%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cave Painting C-146

ΔE 0.5 · #D1B9AC

Benjamin Moore

Cashmere CSP-345

ΔE 1.1 · #D2BAAA

Sherwin-Williams

Likeable Sand SW6058

ΔE 1.2 · #D1B7A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 1.2 · #D3BAAE

Dulux

Treeless S09E2

ΔE 1.6 · #D1B6A7

Valspar

Blushing Bride 2001-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #D1BBB0

PPG

Pueblo 1073-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D0BBB0

Behr

Elusive Dawn MQ2-36

ΔE 2.2 · #D3BBA9

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 3.3 · #D9C2B5

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.7 · #D1BAA5

Dunn-Edwards

Canyon Dusk DE6094

ΔE 4 · #DDC3B7

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 7 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 8.7 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

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

#D1B9AB

#ADC4D2

Analogous

#D2ADB2

#D1B9AB

#D2CDAD

Triadic

#D1B9AB

#ADD2BA

#BAADD2

Split-Complementary

#D1B9AB

#ADD2CD

#ADB2D2

Tetradic

#D1B9AB

#B2D2AD

#ADC4D2

#CDADD2

Monochromatic

#946A51

#B7917B

#D1B9AB

#EDE4DE

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#D1B9AB

#C4D2AD

#ADC4D2

#BAADD2

Compound

#D1B9AB

#D2CDAD

#ADC4D2

#ADB2D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC8BD

#E2D6CF

#EDE7E4

Darker

#B8917A

#8B6048

#523829

Saturation

#C5BEBA

#D2BAAD

#E8B496

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

11.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1B9AB

#C6C0AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1B9AB

#BDBDAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1B9AB

#D1B7BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Corkscrew Willow 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

#DCB79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1B9AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BCC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#8BA9BA

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: #D1B9AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1B9AB;

CSS Variable

--color-corkscrew-willow: #D1B9AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corkscrew-willow': '#D1B9AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1B9AB] text-[#D1B9AB]

SCSS

$corkscrew-willow: #D1B9AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1B9AB?

#D1B9AB is Corkscrew Willow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D1B9AB warm or cool?

Corkscrew Willow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Corkscrew Willow?

Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow?

Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow?

You can download Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow?

The hex code is #D1B9AB. In RGB it's 209, 185, 171, and in HSL it's 22°, 29%, 75%.

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