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San

#D0A78E

RGB 208, 167, 142 · HSL 23°, 41%, 69% · CMYK 0, 20, 32, 18

San is #D0A78E in HEX — rgb(208, 167, 142), hsl(23°, 41%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 18%).

San pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 41%, 69%. 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#D0A78E

RGB208, 167, 142

HSL23°, 41%, 69%

HSV23°, 32%, 82%

CMYK0, 20, 32, 18

Decimal13674382

CSS RGBrgb(208, 167, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 41%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

San 1207

Exact match

Vista Paint

Beauty and the Beach K-1068

ΔE 1.4 · #D1A992

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 2 · #D3AA94

Valspar

Vienna Beige 2004-8A

ΔE 2.1 · #CCA488

Behr

Peachy Confection MQ1-30

ΔE 2.2 · #D3A58C

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D2A994

Dulux

Primal S09F3

ΔE 3.4 · #CAA591

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 3.5 · #D0AB8C

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 4.2 · #D1AC99

Sherwin-Williams

Deer Valley SW7720

ΔE 4.2 · #C7A485

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6.6 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.3 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 10.3 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 11.9 · #BDB091

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D0A78E

#90B8D0

Analogous

#D09097

#D0A78E

#D0C990

Triadic

#D0A78E

#90D0A8

#A890D0

Split-Complementary

#D0A78E

#90D0C9

#9097D0

Tetradic

#D0A78E

#97D090

#90B8D0

#C990D0

Monochromatic

#8C5A3B

#BA7E5A

#D0A78E

#E7D2C5

#F7F1ED

Rectangle

#D0A78E

#B8D090

#90B8D0

#A890D0

Compound

#D0A78E

#D0C990

#90B8D0

#9097D0

Variations

Lighter

#DABAA6

#E0CCBF

#EBE1DB

Darker

#BE815C

#8C5735

#53321E

Saturation

#BAAEA6

#D0A890

#E8A378

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0A78E

#BDB48E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0A78E

#AFAF92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0A78E

#D0A4A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

San 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

#DBAA86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0A78E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9AFAA

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.

#719EBA

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: #D0A78E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0A78E;

CSS Variable

--color-san: #D0A78E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'san': '#D0A78E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0A78E] text-[#D0A78E]

SCSS

$san: #D0A78E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0A78E?

#D0A78E is San, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0A78E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with San?

San 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 San?

San 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 San?

You can download San 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 San?

The hex code is #D0A78E. In RGB it's 208, 167, 142, and in HSL it's 23°, 41%, 69%.

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