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Desert Camel

#D1BC8B

RGB 209, 188, 139 · HSL 42°, 43%, 68% · CMYK 0, 10, 33, 18

Desert Camel is #D1BC8B in HEX — rgb(209, 188, 139), hsl(42°, 43%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 33%, 18%).

Desert Camel pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 43%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D1BC8B

RGB209, 188, 139

HSL42°, 43%, 68%

HSV42°, 33%, 82%

CMYK0, 10, 33, 18

Decimal13745291

CSS RGBrgb(209, 188, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 43%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Camel 320F-4

Exact match

PPG

Appalachian Trail 1105-5 · 12-22

ΔE 1.2 · #CFB989

Benjamin Moore

Sombrero 249 · CC-300

ΔE 1.8 · #CFBA86

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 1.9 · #D4BC8E

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 2.5 · #D4BA8C

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 2.5 · #CBB584

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 3 · #D0C092

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 3.1 · #CFB78B

Dulux

Beaten Track S15E3

ΔE 3.7 · #D1BC92

Hallman-Lindsay

Follow The Leader 883

ΔE 3.7 · #DCC596

Vista Paint

Hippolita C-385

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC292

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.4 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.2 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.3 · #E3C28D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.4 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.6 · #D9B27D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D1BC8B

#8A9FD0

Analogous

#D0988A

#D1BC8B

#C2D08A

Triadic

#D1BC8B

#8AD0BB

#BB8AD0

Split-Complementary

#D1BC8B

#8AC2D0

#988AD0

Tetradic

#D1BC8B

#8AD098

#8A9FD0

#D08AC2

Monochromatic

#8B7237

#BB9C54

#D1BC8B

#E6DBC1

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#D1BC8B

#9FD08A

#8A9FD0

#BB8AD0

Compound

#D1BC8B

#C2D08A

#8A9FD0

#988AD0

Variations

Lighter

#DAC9A2

#E0D5BC

#EBE6DA

Darker

#BFA056

#8C7132

#53421C

Saturation

#B8B2A3

#D0BB8A

#E8C573

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1BC8B

#CBC08C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1BC8B

#C0C093

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1BC8B

#D3B6BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Camel 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

#DCBA83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1BC8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BFA8

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.

#6C84BB

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: #D1BC8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1BC8B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-camel: #D1BC8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-camel': '#D1BC8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1BC8B] text-[#D1BC8B]

SCSS

$desert-camel: #D1BC8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1BC8B?

#D1BC8B is Desert Camel, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1BC8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Camel?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Camel?

Desert Camel 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 Desert Camel?

You can download Desert Camel 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 Desert Camel?

The hex code is #D1BC8B. In RGB it's 209, 188, 139, and in HSL it's 42°, 43%, 68%.

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