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Community

#D0B997

RGB 208, 185, 151 · HSL 36°, 38%, 70% · CMYK 0, 11, 27, 18

Community is #D0B997 in HEX — rgb(208, 185, 151), hsl(36°, 38%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 18%).

Community pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 38%, 70%. 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#D0B997

RGB208, 185, 151

HSL36°, 38%, 70%

HSV36°, 27%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 27, 18

Decimal13678999

CSS RGBrgb(208, 185, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 38%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

October Harvest 266

ΔE 0.9 · #D1BB98

Vista Paint

October Harvest C-265

ΔE 1.2 · #D1BB97

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 1.2 · #D2B896

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 1.2 · #CFB999

PPG

Pony Tail 1086-4

ΔE 1.3 · #D2BC9B

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 1.4 · #D1B796

Sherwin-Williams

Whole Wheat SW6121

ΔE 1.6 · #CDB592

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 1.6 · #CBB795

Benjamin Moore

Fairway 1075

ΔE 2.4 · #CAB495

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.6 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.9 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 4.5 · #DFC09E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.1 · #C5BA9A

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.8 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.5 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D0B997

#95ADD0

Analogous

#D09B95

#D0B997

#CAD095

Triadic

#D0B997

#95D0B8

#B895D0

Split-Complementary

#D0B997

#95CAD0

#9B95D0

Tetradic

#D0B997

#95D09B

#95ADD0

#D095CA

Monochromatic

#8D6E3F

#B89561

#D0B997

#E7DCCA

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D0B997

#ADD095

#95ADD0

#B895D0

Compound

#D0B997

#CAD095

#95ADD0

#9B95D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9C6AB

#E0D4C2

#EBE6DD

Darker

#BC9862

#8B6A39

#523E20

Saturation

#BBB4AA

#D0B895

#E7BD7E

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0B997

#C7BF97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0B997

#BDBD9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0B997

#D1B5B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Community 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

#DBB78C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0B997

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BCB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7691B9

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: #D0B997;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0B997;

CSS Variable

--color-community: #D0B997;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'community': '#D0B997' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0B997] text-[#D0B997]

SCSS

$community: #D0B997;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0B997?

#D0B997 is Community, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0B997 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Community?

Community 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 Community?

Community 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 Community?

You can download Community 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 Community?

The hex code is #D0B997. In RGB it's 208, 185, 151, and in HSL it's 36°, 38%, 70%.

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