ORANGES

Roasted Almond

#D2B49C

RGB 210, 180, 156 · HSL 27°, 37%, 72% · CMYK 0, 14, 26, 18

Roasted Almond is #D2B49C in HEX — rgb(210, 180, 156), hsl(27°, 37%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 26%, 18%).

Roasted Almond pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 37%, 72%. 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#D2B49C

RGB210, 180, 156

HSL27°, 37%, 72%

HSV27°, 26%, 82%

CMYK0, 14, 26, 18

Decimal13808796

CSS RGBrgb(210, 180, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 37%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 1.1 · #D5B59C

Benjamin Moore

Deer 1159

ΔE 1.2 · #D1B29C

Vista Paint

Early Tan K-1036

ΔE 1.4 · #D3B399

Sherwin-Williams

Tower Tan SW7704

ΔE 1.5 · #D5B59B

Valspar

Pale Powder 3001-8A

ΔE 2 · #CCAF98

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 2.3 · #D3B79B

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D9B69F

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D1AF9B

PPG

Happy Trails 1084-4

ΔE 3.2 · #CDB69B

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowned One 238

ΔE 3.2 · #D4B597

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.8 · #D1BAA5

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.1 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5.9 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 8.2 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D2B49C

#9DBAD2

Analogous

#D29DA0

#D2B49C

#D2CF9D

Triadic

#D2B49C

#9DD2B5

#B59DD2

Split-Complementary

#D2B49C

#9DD2CF

#9DA0D2

Tetradic

#D2B49C

#A0D29D

#9DBAD2

#CF9DD2

Monochromatic

#936743

#BA8D69

#D2B49C

#EADDD2

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#D2B49C

#BAD29D

#9DBAD2

#B59DD2

Compound

#D2B49C

#D2CF9D

#9DBAD2

#9DA0D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC4B1

#E2D3C7

#ECE5E0

Darker

#BD8F69

#8E613C

#543822

Saturation

#C0B7B0

#D2B59D

#E9B387

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2B49C

#C5BD9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2B49C

#BABA9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2B49C

#D3B1B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Roasted Almond 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

#DDB490

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2B49C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAB9B4

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.

#7D9FBB

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: #D2B49C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2B49C;

CSS Variable

--color-roasted-almond: #D2B49C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roasted-almond': '#D2B49C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2B49C] text-[#D2B49C]

SCSS

$roasted-almond: #D2B49C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2B49C?

#D2B49C is Roasted Almond, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2B49C warm or cool?

Roasted Almond reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Roasted Almond?

Roasted Almond 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 Roasted Almond?

Roasted Almond 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 Roasted Almond?

You can download Roasted Almond 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 Roasted Almond?

The hex code is #D2B49C. In RGB it's 210, 180, 156, and in HSL it's 27°, 37%, 72%.

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