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Rye

#D1AE7B

RGB 209, 174, 123 · HSL 36°, 48%, 65% · CMYK 0, 17, 41, 18

Rye is #D1AE7B in HEX — rgb(209, 174, 123), hsl(36°, 48%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 41%, 18%).

Rye pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 48%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D1AE7B

RGB209, 174, 123

HSL36°, 48%, 65%

HSV36°, 41%, 82%

CMYK0, 17, 41, 18

Decimal13741691

CSS RGBrgb(209, 174, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 48%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Romanesque Gold PPU6-15

ΔE 1 · #D0AF7B

Vista Paint

Balsam Brown K-995

ΔE 2 · #CCA978

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 2.5 · #CFA974

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2165-40

ΔE 2.6 · #D9B382

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 2.7 · #D9B27D

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Fleece SW6388

ΔE 3 · #D6AD78

PPG

Drops Of Honey 1090-4

ΔE 3.1 · #D4AE76

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 3.2 · #D0B082

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #DCB482

Dulux

Sandpaper S12F4

ΔE 3.5 · #DAB27B

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 3.6 · #C9AB73

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.5 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.2 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.5 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 9.7 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#D1AE7B

#7B9DD1

Analogous

#D1837B

#D1AE7B

#C8D17B

Triadic

#D1AE7B

#7BD1AE

#AE7BD1

Split-Complementary

#D1AE7B

#7BC8D1

#837BD1

Tetradic

#D1AE7B

#7BD183

#7B9DD1

#D17BC8

Monochromatic

#84622E

#BD8C42

#D1AE7B

#E4D1B4

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#D1AE7B

#9DD17B

#7B9DD1

#AE7BD1

Compound

#D1AE7B

#C8D17B

#7B9DD1

#837BD1

Variations

Lighter

#DABE95

#DFCEB4

#EAE2D5

Darker

#C29147

#8B652B

#523B18

Saturation

#B3A899

#D1AE7B

#E8B364

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1AE7B

#C4B77B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1AE7B

#B5B583

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1AE7B

#D3A8AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rye 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

#DCAF77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1AE7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9B49C

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.

#5E84BB

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: #D1AE7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1AE7B;

CSS Variable

--color-rye: #D1AE7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rye': '#D1AE7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1AE7B] text-[#D1AE7B]

SCSS

$rye: #D1AE7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1AE7B?

#D1AE7B is Rye, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D1AE7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rye?

Rye 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 Rye?

Rye 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 Rye?

You can download Rye 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 Rye?

The hex code is #D1AE7B. In RGB it's 209, 174, 123, and in HSL it's 36°, 48%, 65%.

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