ORANGES

Cinnamon Whip

#DAB2A4

RGB 218, 178, 164 · HSL 16°, 42%, 75% · CMYK 0, 18, 25, 15

Cinnamon Whip is #DAB2A4 in HEX — rgb(218, 178, 164), hsl(16°, 42%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 25%, 15%).

Cinnamon Whip pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 42%, 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#DAB2A4

RGB218, 178, 164

HSL16°, 42%, 75%

HSV16°, 25%, 85%

CMYK0, 18, 25, 15

Decimal14332580

CSS RGBrgb(218, 178, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 42%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ciao 1187

ΔE 1.2 · #DAB4A7

PPG

Sandpaper 1062-4

ΔE 1.5 · #D7B1A5

Dulux

Piglet S08E3

ΔE 1.5 · #DDB5A5

Vista Paint

Angel Breath C-42

ΔE 2.3 · #DAAF9E

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Salmon SW6331

ΔE 2.5 · #E2B6A7

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #DFB8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 2.6 · #DCAF9F

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 2.6 · #DCB8A8

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 3.1 · #DAB8A8

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 3.6 · #D4AC99

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.6 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.9 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.3 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 14.1 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#DAB2A4

#A4CCDA

Analogous

#DAA4B1

#DAB2A4

#DACEA4

Triadic

#DAB2A4

#A4DAB3

#B3A4DA

Split-Complementary

#DAB2A4

#A4DACE

#A4B1DA

Tetradic

#DAB2A4

#B1DAA4

#A4CCDA

#CEA4DA

Monochromatic

#A35C43

#C4856E

#DAB2A4

#F0E1DB

#F8F0ED

Rectangle

#DAB2A4

#CCDAA4

#A4CCDA

#B3A4DA

Compound

#DAB2A4

#DACEA4

#A4CCDA

#A4B1DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1C2B7

#E6D2CB

#EFE6E2

Darker

#C6846C

#9A5339

#5B2F20

Saturation

#C7BCB7

#DAB3A4

#EDAA92

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAB2A4

#C6C0A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAB2A4

#BABAA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAB2A4

#DAB1B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cinnamon Whip 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

#E3B296

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAB2A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B7BA

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.

#82B2C4

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: #DAB2A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAB2A4;

CSS Variable

--color-cinnamon-whip: #DAB2A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cinnamon-whip': '#DAB2A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAB2A4] text-[#DAB2A4]

SCSS

$cinnamon-whip: #DAB2A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAB2A4?

#DAB2A4 is Cinnamon Whip, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DAB2A4 warm or cool?

Cinnamon Whip reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cinnamon Whip?

Cinnamon Whip 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 Cinnamon Whip?

Cinnamon Whip 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 Cinnamon Whip?

You can download Cinnamon Whip 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 Cinnamon Whip?

The hex code is #DAB2A4. In RGB it's 218, 178, 164, and in HSL it's 16°, 42%, 75%.

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