ORANGES

Princess Peach

#D09D8A

RGB 208, 157, 138 · HSL 16°, 43%, 68% · CMYK 0, 25, 34, 18

Princess Peach is #D09D8A in HEX — rgb(208, 157, 138), hsl(16°, 43%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 34%, 18%).

Princess Peach pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 43%, 68%. 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#D09D8A

RGB208, 157, 138

HSL16°, 43%, 68%

HSV16°, 34%, 82%

CMYK0, 25, 34, 18

Decimal13671818

CSS RGBrgb(208, 157, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 43%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Palazzo 1193

ΔE 1.6 · #D3A18F

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 2.3 · #CD9C85

Vista Paint

Auburn Wave C-48

ΔE 2.8 · #D6A393

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 2.9 · #D9A492

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 3.3 · #D0A292

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 3.3 · #D8A394

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 3.4 · #DAA48E

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A496

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 4 · #C59687

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 4.3 · #DDA896

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.4 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 12.3 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 12.6 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 15.1 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D09D8A

#8ABED0

Analogous

#D08A9B

#D09D8A

#D0C08A

Triadic

#D09D8A

#8AD09D

#9D8AD0

Split-Complementary

#D09D8A

#8AD0C0

#8A9BD0

Tetradic

#D09D8A

#9BD08A

#8ABED0

#C08AD0

Monochromatic

#8B4D37

#BB6F54

#D09D8A

#E6CBC1

#F8F0ED

Rectangle

#D09D8A

#BED08A

#8ABED0

#9D8AD0

Compound

#D09D8A

#D0C08A

#8ABED0

#8A9BD0

Variations

Lighter

#DAB1A2

#E0C6BC

#EBDEDA

Darker

#BF7256

#8C4A32

#532B1C

Saturation

#B8A8A3

#D09D8A

#E89273

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

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D09D8A

#B7AF89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D09D8A

#A7A78D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D09D8A

#D09BA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Princess Peach 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

#DBA283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D09D8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9A7A7

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.

#6CA6BB

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: #D09D8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D09D8A;

CSS Variable

--color-princess-peach: #D09D8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'princess-peach': '#D09D8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D09D8A] text-[#D09D8A]

SCSS

$princess-peach: #D09D8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D09D8A?

#D09D8A is Princess Peach, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D09D8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Princess Peach?

Princess Peach 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 Princess Peach?

Princess Peach 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 Princess Peach?

You can download Princess Peach 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 Princess Peach?

The hex code is #D09D8A. In RGB it's 208, 157, 138, and in HSL it's 16°, 43%, 68%.

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