REDS

Damask Dunes

#D1B3A9

RGB 209, 179, 169 · HSL 15°, 30%, 74% · CMYK 0, 14, 19, 18

Damask Dunes is #D1B3A9 in HEX — rgb(209, 179, 169), hsl(15°, 30%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 19%, 18%).

Damask Dunes pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 30%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D1B3A9

RGB209, 179, 169

HSL15°, 30%, 74%

HSV15°, 19%, 82%

CMYK0, 14, 19, 18

Decimal13743017

CSS RGBrgb(209, 179, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 30%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Damask Dunes 1006-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #CDB0A7

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 1.4 · #CEB1A5

Sherwin-Williams

Sashay Sand SW6051

ΔE 1.6 · #CFB4A8

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 1.8 · #CDAEA5

Behr

Iced Copper S200-3

ΔE 2.1 · #D0AFA3

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 1233

ΔE 2.5 · #CEB6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 2.5 · #CDB1AB

Vista Paint

Sandstorm K-1109

ΔE 2.6 · #CFB6A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 3 · #D3BAAE

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.6 · #DCB8A8

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 5.8 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.2 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D1B3A9

#A9C7D1

Analogous

#D1A9B3

#D1B3A9

#D1C7A9

Triadic

#D1B3A9

#A9D1B3

#B3A9D1

Split-Complementary

#D1B3A9

#A9D1C7

#A9B3D1

Tetradic

#D1B3A9

#B3D1A9

#A9C7D1

#C7A9D1

Monochromatic

#925F4F

#B68777

#D1B3A9

#EBDFDB

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#D1B3A9

#C7D1A9

#A9C7D1

#B3A9D1

Compound

#D1B3A9

#D1C7A9

#A9C7D1

#A9B3D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAC2BA

#E1D2CD

#EDE5E3

Darker

#B88776

#8A5746

#513228

Saturation

#C3BAB7

#D1B3A9

#E8A792

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1B3A9

#C2BDA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1B3A9

#B9B9AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1B3A9

#D1B2B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Damask Dunes carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DCB39A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1B3A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9B8BE

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.

#88ACB9

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: #D1B3A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1B3A9;

CSS Variable

--color-damask-dunes: #D1B3A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'damask-dunes': '#D1B3A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1B3A9] text-[#D1B3A9]

SCSS

$damask-dunes: #D1B3A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1B3A9?

#D1B3A9 is Damask Dunes, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D1B3A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Damask Dunes?

Damask Dunes works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Damask Dunes?

Damask Dunes pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Damask Dunes?

You can download Damask Dunes 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 Damask Dunes?

The hex code is #D1B3A9. In RGB it's 209, 179, 169, and in HSL it's 15°, 30%, 74%.

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