ORANGES

Spiced Cashews

#D2AD80

RGB 210, 173, 128 · HSL 33°, 48%, 66% · CMYK 0, 18, 39, 18

Spiced Cashews is #D2AD80 in HEX — rgb(210, 173, 128), hsl(33°, 48%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 39%, 18%).

Spiced Cashews pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 48%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D2AD80

RGB210, 173, 128

HSL33°, 48%, 66%

HSV33°, 39%, 82%

CMYK0, 18, 39, 18

Decimal13806976

CSS RGBrgb(210, 173, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 48%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spiced Cashews UL160-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Caramel Cloud C-244

ΔE 1.3 · #D2AF83

Benjamin Moore

Creamy 1145

ΔE 1.6 · #D6AF84

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129

ΔE 1.7 · #D2B084

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Cloud 245

ΔE 1.8 · #D4AF85

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 2.3 · #D0B082

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #D4B488

PPG

Cracker Bitz 1087-5

ΔE 3.5 · #D1B088

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 4 · #DAAF7D

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E0B486

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.6 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.9 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.2 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.5 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 10.2 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#D2AD80

#7FA4D2

Analogous

#D2837F

#D2AD80

#CED27F

Triadic

#D2AD80

#7FD2AC

#AC7FD2

Split-Complementary

#D2AD80

#7FCED2

#837FD2

Tetradic

#D2AD80

#7FD283

#7FA4D2

#D27FCE

Monochromatic

#886030

#BE8846

#D2AD80

#E6D1B7

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#D2AD80

#A4D27F

#7FA4D2

#AC7FD2

Compound

#D2AD80

#CED27F

#7FA4D2

#837FD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBBD98

#E0CDB6

#EBE2D6

Darker

#C38D4A

#8D612C

#543918

Saturation

#B5AA9C

#D2AC7F

#E8AF68

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2AD80

#C3B880

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2AD80

#B4B487

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2AD80

#D3A8AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spiced Cashews 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

#DDAE7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2AD80

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAB39F

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.

#618ABD

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: #D2AD80;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2AD80;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-cashews: #D2AD80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-cashews': '#D2AD80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2AD80] text-[#D2AD80]

SCSS

$spiced-cashews: #D2AD80;

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#CDA87F · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2AD80?

#D2AD80 is Spiced Cashews, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2AD80 warm or cool?

Spiced Cashews reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spiced Cashews?

Spiced Cashews 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 Spiced Cashews?

Spiced Cashews 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 Spiced Cashews?

You can download Spiced Cashews 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 Spiced Cashews?

The hex code is #D2AD80. In RGB it's 210, 173, 128, and in HSL it's 33°, 48%, 66%.

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