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Ginger Root

#D2B79E

RGB 210, 183, 158 · HSL 29°, 37%, 72% · CMYK 0, 13, 25, 18

Ginger Root is #D2B79E in HEX — rgb(210, 183, 158), hsl(29°, 37%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 25%, 18%).

Ginger Root pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 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#D2B79E

RGB210, 183, 158

HSL29°, 37%, 72%

HSV29°, 25%, 82%

CMYK0, 13, 25, 18

Decimal13809566

CSS RGBrgb(210, 183, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 37%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ginger Root SW9095

Exact match

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 1.7 · #D3B79B

Valspar

Maple Leaf 2008-8B

ΔE 1.7 · #CEB499

Dunn-Edwards

Stonish Beige DEC716

ΔE 1.9 · #CCB49A

PPG

Happy Trails 1084-4

ΔE 2 · #CDB69B

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 2.3 · #D1BBA2

Behr

Concept Beige HDC-SM14-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D5BDA5

Vista Paint

Early Tan K-1036

ΔE 2.5 · #D3B399

Benjamin Moore

Deer 1159

ΔE 2.6 · #D1B29C

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.9 · #D1BAA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowned One 238

ΔE 3.3 · #D4B597

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 4.9 · #D6C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.3 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 7.4 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#D2B79E

#9DB8D2

Analogous

#D29D9E

#D2B79E

#D2D19D

Triadic

#D2B79E

#9DD2B7

#B79DD2

Split-Complementary

#D2B79E

#9DD2D1

#9D9ED2

Tetradic

#D2B79E

#9ED29D

#9DB8D2

#D19DD2

Monochromatic

#936A43

#BA9069

#D2B79E

#EADDD2

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#D2B79E

#B8D29D

#9DB8D2

#B79DD2

Compound

#D2B79E

#D2D19D

#9DB8D2

#9D9ED2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC5B1

#E2D4C7

#ECE6E0

Darker

#BD9169

#8E643C

#543A22

Saturation

#C0B7B0

#D2B79D

#E9B687

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2B79E

#C6BF9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2B79E

#BCBCA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2B79E

#D3B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ginger Root 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

#DDB692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2B79E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CABBB6

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.

#7D9DBB

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: #D2B79E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2B79E;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-root: #D2B79E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-root': '#D2B79E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2B79E] text-[#D2B79E]

SCSS

$ginger-root: #D2B79E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2B79E?

#D2B79E is Ginger Root, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2B79E warm or cool?

Ginger Root reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ginger Root?

Ginger Root 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 Ginger Root?

Ginger Root 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 Ginger Root?

You can download Ginger Root 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 Ginger Root?

The hex code is #D2B79E. In RGB it's 210, 183, 158, and in HSL it's 29°, 37%, 72%.

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