ORANGES

Polished Marble

#D0BC9D

RGB 208, 188, 157 · HSL 36°, 35%, 72% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 18

Polished Marble is #D0BC9D in HEX — rgb(208, 188, 157), hsl(36°, 35%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 18%).

Polished Marble pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 35%, 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#D0BC9D

RGB208, 188, 157

HSL36°, 35%, 72%

HSV36°, 25%, 82%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 18

Decimal13679773

CSS RGBrgb(208, 188, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 35%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Marble 274

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Stone 1039 · CC-120

ΔE 0.7 · #D0BB9D

Vista Paint

Polished Marble C-273

ΔE 1 · #CFBD9D

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 1 · #CDBB9C

Behr

Practical Tan S280-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D3BFA0

PPG

Gaia 14-18

ΔE 1.3 · #D3BC9E

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 1.4 · #CFB999

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 2.3 · #D4C19F

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 3.2 · #D2B896

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 3.2 · #D1BBA2

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.4 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.7 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.9 · #C5BA9A

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 5.7 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D0BC9D

#9FB3D1

Analogous

#D1A49F

#D0BC9D

#CCD19F

Triadic

#D0BC9D

#9FD1BD

#BD9FD1

Split-Complementary

#D0BC9D

#9FCCD1

#A49FD1

Tetradic

#D0BC9D

#9FD1A4

#9FB3D1

#D19FCC

Monochromatic

#917346

#B8996B

#D0BC9D

#E9E0D2

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#D0BC9D

#B3D19F

#9FB3D1

#BD9FD1

Compound

#D0BC9D

#CCD19F

#9FB3D1

#A49FD1

Variations

Lighter

#DACAB2

#E1D7C7

#ECE7E0

Darker

#BB9B6B

#8C6D3E

#523F23

Saturation

#BFB9B0

#D1BD9F

#E8C187

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0BC9D

#C9C19E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0BC9D

#C0C0A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0BC9D

#D1B8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Polished Marble 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

#DBBA91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0BC9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BFB5

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.

#7F96B9

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: #D0BC9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0BC9D;

CSS Variable

--color-polished-marble: #D0BC9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polished-marble': '#D0BC9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0BC9D] text-[#D0BC9D]

SCSS

$polished-marble: #D0BC9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0BC9D?

#D0BC9D is Polished Marble, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0BC9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polished Marble?

Polished Marble 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 Polished Marble?

Polished Marble 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 Polished Marble?

You can download Polished Marble 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 Polished Marble?

The hex code is #D0BC9D. In RGB it's 208, 188, 157, and in HSL it's 36°, 35%, 72%.

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