ORANGES

Cinnamon

#DFB69E

RGB 223, 182, 158 · HSL 22°, 50%, 75% · CMYK 0, 18, 29, 13

Cinnamon is #DFB69E in HEX — rgb(223, 182, 158), hsl(22°, 50%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 13%).

Cinnamon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 50%, 75%. 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#DFB69E

RGB223, 182, 158

HSL22°, 50%, 75%

HSV22°, 29%, 87%

CMYK0, 18, 29, 13

Decimal14661278

CSS RGBrgb(223, 182, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 50%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 1215

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Warming Peach SW6338

ΔE 1.6 · #E4B9A2

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 1.8 · #DEB29A

Valspar

Mojave Sunset 2005-8A

ΔE 1.9 · #D9B199

PPG

Starfish 1069-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E5BCA5

Dunn-Edwards

Seasonal Beige DE5213

ΔE 2.4 · #E6B99F

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

ΔE 2.6 · #D9B69F

Kilz

Crushed Shell LB210-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E6BEA5

Vista Paint

Embrace C-47

ΔE 3 · #E6B8A4

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.1 · #E3BEA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Lace historic-blonde-lace

ΔE 3.8 · #D6B194

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.9 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.9 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.3 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 11.5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.6 · #CAC4B0

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

#DFB69E

#9FC8DF

Analogous

#DF9FA8

#DFB69E

#DFD79F

Triadic

#DFB69E

#9FDFB7

#B79FDF

Split-Complementary

#DFB69E

#9FDFD7

#9FA8DF

Tetradic

#DFB69E

#A8DF9F

#9FC8DF

#D79FDF

Monochromatic

#AC6339

#CC8B66

#DFB69E

#F2E2D9

#F9F1EC

Rectangle

#DFB69E

#C8DF9F

#9FC8DF

#B79FDF

Compound

#DFB69E

#DFD79F

#9FC8DF

#9FA8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6C5B3

#E9D4C8

#F0E7E1

Darker

#CF8B63

#A35A2F

#60341A

Saturation

#C9BDB6

#DFB79F

#EFB38F

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFB69E

#CCC39E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFB69E

#BEBEA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFB69E

#DFB3B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cinnamon 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

#E7B592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFB69E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4BAB6

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.

#7BADCA

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: #DFB69E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFB69E;

CSS Variable

--color-cinnamon: #DFB69E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cinnamon': '#DFB69E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFB69E] text-[#DFB69E]

SCSS

$cinnamon: #DFB69E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB69E?

#DFB69E is Cinnamon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DFB69E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cinnamon?

Cinnamon 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?

Cinnamon 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?

You can download Cinnamon 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?

The hex code is #DFB69E. In RGB it's 223, 182, 158, and in HSL it's 22°, 50%, 75%.

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