ORANGES

Pale Parchment

#D1C3AD

RGB 209, 195, 173 · HSL 37°, 28%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 17, 18

Pale Parchment is #D1C3AD in HEX — rgb(209, 195, 173), hsl(37°, 28%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 17%, 18%).

Pale Parchment pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 28%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D1C3AD

RGB209, 195, 173

HSL37°, 28%, 75%

HSV37°, 17%, 82%

CMYK0, 7, 17, 18

Decimal13747117

CSS RGBrgb(209, 195, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 28%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Parchment S13D2

ΔE 0.7 · #D1C2AD

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 0.8 · #CFC3AD

Dunn-Edwards

Riverbed DEC767

ΔE 0.9 · #D2C5AE

Sherwin-Williams

Urban Putty SW7532

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC0AB

Benjamin Moore

Bleeker HC-80

ΔE 1.4 · #CEC1A9

Behr

Parachute Silk UL160-16

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C7B0

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D0C1AE

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 1.7 · #CEBFAB

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC2AF

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 2 · #D7C8B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cantera 343

ΔE 2 · #CEC5AF

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 3 · #D3CAB5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.4 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.6 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D1C3AD

#ADBBD1

Analogous

#D1B2AD

#D1C3AD

#CDD1AD

Triadic

#D1C3AD

#ADD1C3

#C3ADD1

Split-Complementary

#D1C3AD

#ADCDD1

#B2ADD1

Tetradic

#D1C3AD

#ADD1B2

#ADBBD1

#D1ADCD

Monochromatic

#937A53

#B6A07C

#D1C3AD

#EDE7DE

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#D1C3AD

#BBD1AD

#ADBBD1

#C3ADD1

Compound

#D1C3AD

#CDD1AD

#ADBBD1

#B2ADD1

Variations

Lighter

#DACFBE

#E2DBD0

#EDEAE4

Darker

#B7A07B

#8A7149

#514229

Saturation

#C5C0BA

#D1C3AD

#E8C996

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C3AD

#CCC6AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C3AD

#C5C5B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C3AD

#D2C0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pale Parchment 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

#DCBF9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C3AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C4C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8B9DBA

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: #D1C3AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C3AD;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-parchment: #D1C3AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-parchment': '#D1C3AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C3AD] text-[#D1C3AD]

SCSS

$pale-parchment: #D1C3AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C3AD?

#D1C3AD is Pale Parchment, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C3AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Parchment?

Pale Parchment 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 Pale Parchment?

Pale Parchment 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 Pale Parchment?

You can download Pale Parchment 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 Pale Parchment?

The hex code is #D1C3AD. In RGB it's 209, 195, 173, and in HSL it's 37°, 28%, 75%.

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