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Tan

#D1B26F

RGB 209, 178, 111 · HSL 41°, 52%, 63% · CMYK 0, 15, 47, 18

Tan is #D1B26F in HEX — rgb(209, 178, 111), hsl(41°, 52%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 47%, 18%).

Tan pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 52%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D1B26F

RGB209, 178, 111

HSL41°, 52%, 63%

HSV41°, 47%, 82%

CMYK0, 15, 47, 18

Decimal13742703

CSS RGBrgb(209, 178, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 52%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rye 310F-4

ΔE 0.5 · #D1B16E

Benjamin Moore

Cork 2153-40

ΔE 2.1 · #D2B172

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 3.5 · #D1B871

Dulux

Canadian Maple S16E5

ΔE 3.7 · #CAAF66

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.8 · #DCB771

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 4 · #D0B469

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 4 · #D1B075

Vista Paint

Sunshine Yellow K-490

ΔE 4.1 · #C5A863

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 4.3 · #D5B176

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.4 · #C6A664

Dunn-Edwards

Filtered Rays DE5438

ΔE 4.7 · #D0B064

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 4.7 · #D5BD77

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.3 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 7.4 · #CEAA5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 8.8 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.1 · #D0C092

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

#D1B26F

#708FD2

Analogous

#D28270

#D1B26F

#C0D270

Triadic

#D1B26F

#70D2B3

#B370D2

Split-Complementary

#D1B26F

#70C0D2

#8270D2

Tetradic

#D1B26F

#70D282

#708FD2

#D270C0

Monochromatic

#806428

#BA923B

#D1B26F

#E4D2AA

#F6F1E4

Rectangle

#D1B26F

#8FD270

#708FD2

#B370D2

Compound

#D1B26F

#C0D270

#708FD2

#8270D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC28C

#DFD0AD

#EAE2D2

Darker

#C69A3B

#8B6B26

#523F15

Saturation

#AFA692

#D2B370

#E8BB59

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1B26F

#C7B96F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1B26F

#B8B87A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1B26F

#D3AAB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tan brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#DCB26E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1B26F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9B793

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#5475BD

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: #D1B26F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1B26F;

CSS Variable

--color-tan: #D1B26F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tan': '#D1B26F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1B26F] text-[#D1B26F]

SCSS

$tan: #D1B26F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1B26F?

#D1B26F is Tan, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1B26F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tan?

Tan works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tan?

Tan pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tan?

You can download Tan 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 Tan?

The hex code is #D1B26F. In RGB it's 209, 178, 111, and in HSL it's 41°, 52%, 63%.

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