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Beaten Track

#D1BE92

RGB 209, 190, 146 · HSL 42°, 41%, 70% · CMYK 0, 9, 30, 18

Beaten Track is #D1BE92 in HEX — rgb(209, 190, 146), hsl(42°, 41%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 30%, 18%).

Beaten Track pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 41%, 70%. 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#D1BE92

RGB209, 190, 146

HSL42°, 41%, 70%

HSV42°, 30%, 82%

CMYK0, 9, 30, 18

Decimal13745810

CSS RGBrgb(209, 190, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 41%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beaten Track S15E3

ΔE 1.4 · #D1BC92

PPG

Subtle Suede 1099-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D0BD94

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C092

Benjamin Moore

Shakespeare 228

ΔE 1.9 · #CBB98D

Vista Paint

Western Wear K-980

ΔE 2.3 · #D2C098

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 2.5 · #D4BC8E

Behr

Curious Collection N290-4

ΔE 2.6 · #D2C199

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 2.7 · #CEC193

Hallman-Lindsay

Hippolita 386

ΔE 2.8 · #CFC294

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 3.4 · #D0BA94

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 3.4 · #D4BA8C

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.2 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.3 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 6.4 · #D9CCA6

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.4 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.5 · #C2B078

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

#D1BE92

#93A6D2

Analogous

#D2A093

#D1BE92

#C5D293

Triadic

#D1BE92

#93D2BF

#BF93D2

Split-Complementary

#D1BE92

#93C5D2

#A093D2

Tetradic

#D1BE92

#93D2A0

#93A6D2

#D293C5

Monochromatic

#90773C

#BB9F5D

#D1BE92

#E8DFC9

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D1BE92

#A6D293

#93A6D2

#BF93D2

Compound

#D1BE92

#C5D293

#93A6D2

#A093D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBCCA9

#E1D7C1

#ECE7DD

Darker

#BFA25E

#8E7436

#54441E

Saturation

#BCB6A9

#D2BF93

#E8C87D

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1BE92

#CCC193

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1BE92

#C1C199

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1BE92

#D3B8BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beaten Track 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

#DCBB89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1BE92

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C0AD

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.

#7489BC

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: #D1BE92;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1BE92;

CSS Variable

--color-beaten-track: #D1BE92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beaten-track': '#D1BE92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1BE92] text-[#D1BE92]

SCSS

$beaten-track: #D1BE92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1BE92?

#D1BE92 is Beaten Track, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1BE92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beaten Track?

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

What colors pair well with Beaten Track?

Beaten Track 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 Beaten Track?

You can download Beaten Track 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 Beaten Track?

The hex code is #D1BE92. In RGB it's 209, 190, 146, and in HSL it's 42°, 41%, 70%.

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