ORANGES

Link to the Past

#D2B48C

RGB 210, 180, 140 · HSL 34°, 44%, 69% · CMYK 0, 14, 33, 18

Link to the Past is #D2B48C in HEX — rgb(210, 180, 140), hsl(34°, 44%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 33%, 18%).

Link to the Past pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 44%, 69%. 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#D2B48C

RGB210, 180, 140

HSL34°, 44%, 69%

HSV34°, 33%, 82%

CMYK0, 14, 33, 18

Decimal13808780

CSS RGBrgb(210, 180, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 44%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Asian Jute historic-asian-jute

ΔE 1.1 · #D4B78F

PPG

Cracker Bitz 1087-5

ΔE 1.8 · #D1B088

Sherwin-Williams

Safari SW7697

ΔE 2.1 · #CCB18B

Behr

Summerwood S290-4

ΔE 2.2 · #D3B488

Benjamin Moore

Chilled 1089

ΔE 2.3 · #D4B38F

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2.3 · #D1B791

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #D4B488

Vista Paint

Asian Jute C-1340

ΔE 2.4 · #D5BA90

Dulux

Savannah S14E3

ΔE 3.4 · #D1BA92

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D4BC8E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.8 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.9 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.1 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.4 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#D2B48C

#8DABD3

Analogous

#D3928D

#D2B48C

#CED38D

Triadic

#D2B48C

#8DD3B5

#B58DD3

Split-Complementary

#D2B48C

#8DCED3

#928DD3

Tetradic

#D2B48C

#8DD392

#8DABD3

#D38DCE

Monochromatic

#8F6938

#BD9156

#D2B48C

#E8D9C4

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#D2B48C

#ABD38D

#8DABD3

#B58DD3

Compound

#D2B48C

#CED38D

#8DABD3

#928DD3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC3A4

#E1D2BE

#ECE4DB

Darker

#C29458

#906732

#553C1C

Saturation

#BAB1A6

#D3B58D

#E9B877

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2B48C

#C6BC8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2B48C

#BABA92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2B48C

#D3AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Link to the Past 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

#DDB484

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2B48C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAB9A8

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.

#6E90BD

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: #D2B48C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2B48C;

CSS Variable

--color-link-to-the-past: #D2B48C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'link-to-the-past': '#D2B48C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2B48C] text-[#D2B48C]

SCSS

$link-to-the-past: #D2B48C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2B48C?

#D2B48C is Link to the Past, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2B48C warm or cool?

Link to the Past reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Link to the Past?

Link to the Past 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 Link to the Past?

Link to the Past 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 Link to the Past?

You can download Link to the Past 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 Link to the Past?

The hex code is #D2B48C. In RGB it's 210, 180, 140, and in HSL it's 34°, 44%, 69%.

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