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Nomadic Taupe

#D2C6AE

RGB 210, 198, 174 · HSL 40°, 29%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 17, 18

Nomadic Taupe is #D2C6AE in HEX — rgb(210, 198, 174), hsl(40°, 29%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 18%).

Nomadic Taupe pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 29%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D2C6AE

RGB210, 198, 174

HSL40°, 29%, 75%

HSV40°, 17%, 82%

CMYK0, 6, 17, 18

Decimal13813422

CSS RGBrgb(210, 198, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 29%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Beach SW7529

ΔE 1.2 · #D4C5AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Reseda 349

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C7B0

Behr

Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C6B0

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC3AD

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 1.6 · #D7C8B1

Vista Paint

Reseda C-348

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC6AE

Benjamin Moore

Hush AF-95

ΔE 1.7 · #D5CAB0

Dulux

Pale Parchment S13D2

ΔE 2.2 · #D1C2AD

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.4 · #DACBB2

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 2.8 · #D1C2A6

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 3.2 · #CEBFAB

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D2C6AE

#ADB9D2

Analogous

#D2B3AD

#D2C6AE

#CCD2AD

Triadic

#D2C6AE

#ADD2C5

#C5ADD2

Split-Complementary

#D2C6AE

#ADCCD2

#B3ADD2

Tetradic

#D2C6AE

#ADD2B3

#ADB9D2

#D2ADCC

Monochromatic

#947E51

#B7A37B

#D2C6AE

#EDE8DE

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#D2C6AE

#B9D2AD

#ADB9D2

#C5ADD2

Compound

#D2C6AE

#CCD2AD

#ADB9D2

#B3ADD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD1BD

#E2DCCF

#EDEAE4

Darker

#B8A37A

#8B7448

#524429

Saturation

#C5C1BA

#D2C5AD

#E8CD96

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C6AE

#CEC8AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C6AE

#C8C8B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C6AE

#D3C3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nomadic Taupe brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#DDC19E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C6AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC6C2

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.

#8B9BBA

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: #D2C6AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C6AE;

CSS Variable

--color-nomadic-taupe: #D2C6AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nomadic-taupe': '#D2C6AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C6AE] text-[#D2C6AE]

SCSS

$nomadic-taupe: #D2C6AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C6AE?

#D2C6AE is Nomadic Taupe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C6AE warm or cool?

Nomadic Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nomadic Taupe?

Nomadic Taupe works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Nomadic Taupe?

Nomadic Taupe pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Nomadic Taupe?

You can download Nomadic Taupe 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 Nomadic Taupe?

The hex code is #D2C6AE. In RGB it's 210, 198, 174, and in HSL it's 40°, 29%, 75%.

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