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Doeskin

#C89B75

RGB 200, 155, 117 · HSL 27°, 43%, 62% · CMYK 0, 23, 42, 22

Doeskin is #C89B75 in HEX — rgb(200, 155, 117), hsl(27°, 43%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 42%, 22%).

Doeskin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 43%, 62%. 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#C89B75

RGB200, 155, 117

HSL27°, 43%, 62%

HSV27°, 42%, 78%

CMYK0, 23, 42, 22

Decimal13146997

CSS RGBrgb(200, 155, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 43%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Doeskin 1082-5

Exact match

Valspar

Pale Blush 3002-7C

ΔE 1.9 · #C79D79

Sherwin-Williams

Caramelized SW9186

ΔE 1.9 · #C29871

Benjamin Moore

Butternut 1090

ΔE 2.2 · #C49C75

Behr

Kenya PPU4-16

ΔE 2.4 · #CCA179

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 2.7 · #C89672

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 3.4 · #BF9974

Vista Paint

Blonde Shell C-169

ΔE 3.5 · #BD9671

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Shell 170

ΔE 3.5 · #BE9673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 4.9 · #C49C6D

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 5.1 · #B8946E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.5 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.2 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 10.7 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 15.7 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C89B75

#74A2C8

Analogous

#C87479

#C89B75

#C8C474

Triadic

#C89B75

#74C89A

#9A74C8

Split-Complementary

#C89B75

#74C8C4

#7479C8

Tetradic

#C89B75

#79C874

#74A2C8

#C474C8

Monochromatic

#754E2F

#AB7344

#C89B75

#DEC2AB

#F3EAE2

Rectangle

#C89B75

#A2C874

#74A2C8

#9A74C8

Compound

#C89B75

#C8C474

#74A2C8

#7479C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3AE90

#DAC3B0

#E7DCD3

Darker

#B87945

#80532E

#4C301A

Saturation

#AB9D92

#C89A74

#E39759

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C89B75

#B4A974

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C89B75

#A4A47B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C89B75

#C9979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Doeskin 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

#D5A173

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C89B75

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3A697

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.

#5A8BB2

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: #C89B75;

CSS — background

background-color: #C89B75;

CSS Variable

--color-doeskin: #C89B75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'doeskin': '#C89B75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C89B75] text-[#C89B75]

SCSS

$doeskin: #C89B75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C89B75?

#C89B75 is Doeskin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C89B75 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Doeskin?

Doeskin 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 Doeskin?

Doeskin 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 Doeskin?

You can download Doeskin 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 Doeskin?

The hex code is #C89B75. In RGB it's 200, 155, 117, and in HSL it's 27°, 43%, 62%.

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