ORANGES

Soul

#D0AFA1

RGB 208, 175, 161 · HSL 18°, 33%, 72% · CMYK 0, 16, 23, 18

Soul is #D0AFA1 in HEX — rgb(208, 175, 161), hsl(18°, 33%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 23%, 18%).

Soul pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 33%, 72%. 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#D0AFA1

RGB208, 175, 161

HSL18°, 33%, 72%

HSV18°, 23%, 82%

CMYK0, 16, 23, 18

Decimal13676449

CSS RGBrgb(208, 175, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 33%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soul 1179

Exact match

Behr

Iced Copper S200-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D0AFA3

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 2.1 · #CEB1A5

PPG

Sandpaper 1062-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D7B1A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.6 · #C8A99A

Valspar

Desert Travels 2001-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #C7AB9B

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 3.1 · #C9AA98

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 3.3 · #C8A89E

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 3.3 · #D1AF9B

Vista Paint

Oak Plank C-147

ΔE 3.5 · #C6A897

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 3.8 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 6.1 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.5 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 11.9 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#D0AFA1

#A0C1CF

Analogous

#CFA0A9

#D0AFA1

#CFC6A0

Triadic

#D0AFA1

#A0CFAE

#AEA0CF

Split-Complementary

#D0AFA1

#A0CFC6

#A0A9CF

Tetradic

#D0AFA1

#A9CFA0

#A0C1CF

#C6A0CF

Monochromatic

#8E5D48

#B6836D

#D0AFA1

#E9D9D3

#F6F1EE

Rectangle

#D0AFA1

#C1CFA0

#A0C1CF

#AEA0CF

Compound

#D0AFA1

#CFC6A0

#A0C1CF

#A0A9CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9BEB3

#E0CFC8

#ECE4E0

Darker

#B8846D

#8A5640

#513224

Saturation

#BFB5B1

#CFAEA0

#E7A588

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0AFA1

#C0BAA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0AFA1

#B5B5A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0AFA1

#D0AEB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soul 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

#DBB094

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0AFA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9B5B8

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.

#80A7B8

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: #D0AFA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0AFA1;

CSS Variable

--color-soul: #D0AFA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soul': '#D0AFA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0AFA1] text-[#D0AFA1]

SCSS

$soul: #D0AFA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0AFA1?

#D0AFA1 is Soul, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0AFA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soul?

Soul 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 Soul?

Soul 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 Soul?

You can download Soul 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 Soul?

The hex code is #D0AFA1. In RGB it's 208, 175, 161, and in HSL it's 18°, 33%, 72%.

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