wheat 3 (#CDBA96) — RGB(205,186,150), HSL, CMYK

Wheat 3 (#CDBA96) is a medium, warm tan-beige from the X11 Wheat series, where the delicate golden lightness of the lighter variants has deepened to a more substantial warm neutral. Used in interior design, natural material representation, and warm neutral colour schemes as a grounding mid-tone, it provides the warmth of natural wheat without the paleness of the lighter variants. The depth references natural linen, raw cotton, and aged parchment.

Color Values

HEX

#CDBA96

RGB

205, 186, 150

HSL

39.3, 35.5%, 69.6%

HSV

39.3, 26.8%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.3%, 26.8%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.7958 0.0531 83.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: wheat 3

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.