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Tan Blush

#D2A994

RGB 210, 169, 148 · HSL 20°, 41%, 70% · CMYK 0, 20, 30, 18

Tan Blush is #D2A994 in HEX — rgb(210, 169, 148), hsl(20°, 41%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 30%, 18%).

Tan Blush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 41%, 70%. 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#D2A994

RGB210, 169, 148

HSL20°, 41%, 70%

HSV20°, 30%, 82%

CMYK0, 20, 30, 18

Decimal13805972

CSS RGBrgb(210, 169, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 41%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 0.6 · #D3AA94

Vista Paint

Beauty and the Beach K-1068

ΔE 1.1 · #D1A992

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 1.6 · #D4AC99

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D1AC99

Benjamin Moore

San 1207

ΔE 2.3 · #D0A78E

Dulux

Primal S09F3

ΔE 2.5 · #CAA591

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 3 · #DBAC96

Behr

Peachy Confection MQ1-30

ΔE 3.5 · #D3A58C

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 4.6 · #C9AA98

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.1 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.7 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 9.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 12.4 · #BDB091

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#D2A994

#93BDD2

Analogous

#D2939E

#D2A994

#D2C793

Triadic

#D2A994

#93D2A8

#A893D2

Split-Complementary

#D2A994

#93D2C7

#939ED2

Tetradic

#D2A994

#9ED293

#93BDD2

#C793D2

Monochromatic

#90583C

#BB7D5D

#D2A994

#E8D4C9

#F7F1ED

Rectangle

#D2A994

#BDD293

#93BDD2

#A893D2

Compound

#D2A994

#D2C793

#93BDD2

#939ED2

Variations

Lighter

#DBB9A9

#E1CCC1

#ECE2DD

Darker

#BF7F5E

#8E5336

#54301E

Saturation

#BCAFA9

#D2A893

#E8A17D

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2A994

#BFB794

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2A994

#B1B197

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2A994

#D2A7AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tan Blush 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

#DDAB8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2A994

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAB0AE

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.

#74A4BC

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: #D2A994;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2A994;

CSS Variable

--color-tan-blush: #D2A994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tan-blush': '#D2A994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2A994] text-[#D2A994]

SCSS

$tan-blush: #D2A994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2A994?

#D2A994 is Tan Blush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2A994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tan Blush?

Tan Blush 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 Tan Blush?

Tan Blush 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 Tan Blush?

You can download Tan Blush 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 Blush?

The hex code is #D2A994. In RGB it's 210, 169, 148, and in HSL it's 20°, 41%, 70%.

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