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Praline

#D3B182

RGB 211, 177, 130 · HSL 35°, 48%, 67% · CMYK 0, 16, 38, 17

Praline is #D3B182 in HEX — rgb(211, 177, 130), hsl(35°, 48%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 38%, 17%).

Praline pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 48%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D3B182

RGB211, 177, 130

HSL35°, 48%, 67%

HSV35°, 38%, 83%

CMYK0, 16, 38, 17

Decimal13873538

CSS RGBrgb(211, 177, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 48%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Praline S270-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 1.1 · #D0B082

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 1110

ΔE 1.3 · #D5B486

Vista Paint

Living Large C-253

ΔE 1.6 · #D5B487

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129

ΔE 1.6 · #D2B084

Hallman-Lindsay

Living Large 254

ΔE 2 · #D7B387

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 2.2 · #D4B488

Kilz

Roasted Peanut LD240-02

ΔE 3.2 · #DDB989

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 3.3 · #D8B98C

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4 · #D9B27D

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 4.4 · #DAAF7D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.4 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.6 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 8.4 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#D3B182

#82A4D3

Analogous

#D38982

#D3B182

#CDD382

Triadic

#D3B182

#82D3B2

#B282D3

Split-Complementary

#D3B182

#82CDD3

#8982D3

Tetradic

#D3B182

#82D389

#82A4D3

#D382CD

Monochromatic

#8C6631

#BF8E4A

#D3B182

#E7D5BB

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#D3B182

#A4D382

#82A4D3

#B282D3

Compound

#D3B182

#CDD382

#82A4D3

#8982D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC19B

#E1D0B8

#EBE3D8

Darker

#C4934D

#90662C

#553C18

Saturation

#B7AD9F

#D3B282

#E9B56D

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3B182

#C6BA82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3B182

#B7B789

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3B182

#D5ABB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Praline 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

#DEB17D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3B182

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBB6A1

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.

#648ABE

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: #D3B182;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3B182;

CSS Variable

--color-praline: #D3B182;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'praline': '#D3B182' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3B182] text-[#D3B182]

SCSS

$praline: #D3B182;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3B182?

#D3B182 is Praline, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3B182 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Praline?

Praline 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 Praline?

Praline 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 Praline?

You can download Praline 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 Praline?

The hex code is #D3B182. In RGB it's 211, 177, 130, and in HSL it's 35°, 48%, 67%.

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