ORANGES

Cookie Crumbs

#DEBA89

RGB 222, 186, 137 · HSL 35°, 56%, 70% · CMYK 0, 16, 38, 13

Cookie Crumbs is #DEBA89 in HEX — rgb(222, 186, 137), hsl(35°, 56%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 38%, 13%).

Cookie Crumbs pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 56%, 70%. 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#DEBA89

RGB222, 186, 137

HSL35°, 56%, 70%

HSV35°, 38%, 87%

CMYK0, 16, 38, 13

Decimal14596745

CSS RGBrgb(222, 186, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 56%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cookie Crumbs LD140-01

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dakota Wheat SW9023

ΔE 1.6 · #E1BD8E

Behr

Fortune Cookie UL150-4

ΔE 1.8 · #DCB789

Dulux

Birdseed S12F3

ΔE 1.9 · #E1BF8D

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 1.9 · #E1BB87

Hallman-Lindsay

Bag Of Gold 897

ΔE 2.2 · #E1BD88

Vista Paint

Bag of Gold C-896

ΔE 2.4 · #E0BE89

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2165-40

ΔE 2.6 · #D9B382

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 2.7 · #DFBD87

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #DCB482

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 3.2 · #D8B98C

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 3.4 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.9 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 6.3 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.6 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#DEBA89

#88ABDD

Analogous

#DD8F88

#DEBA89

#D6DD88

Triadic

#DEBA89

#88DDBA

#BA88DD

Split-Complementary

#DEBA89

#88D6DD

#8F88DD

Tetradic

#DEBA89

#88DD8F

#88ABDD

#DD88D6

Monochromatic

#9F702D

#CD974C

#DEBA89

#EEDCC3

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#DEBA89

#ABDD88

#88ABDD

#BA88DD

Compound

#DEBA89

#D6DD88

#88ABDD

#8F88DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4C8A0

#E7D5BB

#EFE6DA

Darker

#D19A4D

#9F6C26

#5E3F14

Saturation

#BFB5A6

#DDBA88

#EEBC77

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEBA89

#D0C489

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEBA89

#C1C191

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEBA89

#E0B4BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cookie Crumbs 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

#E6B882

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEBA89

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3BDA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#6790C9

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: #DEBA89;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEBA89;

CSS Variable

--color-cookie-crumbs: #DEBA89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cookie-crumbs': '#DEBA89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEBA89] text-[#DEBA89]

SCSS

$cookie-crumbs: #DEBA89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEBA89?

#DEBA89 is Cookie Crumbs, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DEBA89 warm or cool?

Cookie Crumbs reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cookie Crumbs?

Cookie Crumbs 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 Cookie Crumbs?

Cookie Crumbs 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 Cookie Crumbs?

You can download Cookie Crumbs 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 Cookie Crumbs?

The hex code is #DEBA89. In RGB it's 222, 186, 137, and in HSL it's 35°, 56%, 70%.

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