ORANGES

My Chai

#D3B395

RGB 211, 179, 149 · HSL 29°, 41%, 71% · CMYK 0, 15, 29, 17

My Chai is #D3B395 in HEX — rgb(211, 179, 149), hsl(29°, 41%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 29%, 17%).

My Chai pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 41%, 71%. 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#D3B395

RGB211, 179, 149

HSL29°, 41%, 71%

HSV29°, 29%, 83%

CMYK0, 15, 29, 17

Decimal13874069

CSS RGBrgb(211, 179, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 41%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowned One 238

ΔE 0.8 · #D4B597

Vista Paint

Crowned One C-237

ΔE 1.3 · #D4B697

Benjamin Moore

Lingerie AF-200

ΔE 1.4 · #D5B696

PPG

Cinnamon Frost 1081-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D3B191

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Tan SW2828

ΔE 1.7 · #D3B699

Dunn-Edwards

Slopes DEC721

ΔE 1.9 · #D2B698

Behr

Creme De Caramel HDC-NT-04

ΔE 2.3 · #D5B391

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 2.4 · #D3B79B

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 3 · #D1B796

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 3 · #CCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.1 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.3 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 7.4 · #D8C4A8

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 8.2 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.7 · #B8B799

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

#D3B395

#97B6D3

Analogous

#D39798

#D3B395

#D3D297

Triadic

#D3B395

#97D3B4

#B497D3

Split-Complementary

#D3B395

#97D3D2

#9798D3

Tetradic

#D3B395

#98D397

#97B6D3

#D297D3

Monochromatic

#93673E

#BD8D61

#D3B395

#EADBCD

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#D3B395

#B6D397

#97B6D3

#B497D3

Compound

#D3B395

#D3D297

#97B6D3

#9798D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC3AC

#E2D2C3

#EDE5DE

Darker

#C08F61

#906237

#55391F

Saturation

#BEB5AC

#D3B497

#E9B381

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

#D3B395

#C5BC95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3B395

#B9B999

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3B395

#D4AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

My Chai 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

#DEB38B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3B395

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBB8AF

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.

#779BBD

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: #D3B395;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3B395;

CSS Variable

--color-my-chai: #D3B395;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'my-chai': '#D3B395' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3B395] text-[#D3B395]

SCSS

$my-chai: #D3B395;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3B395?

#D3B395 is My Chai, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3B395 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with My Chai?

My Chai 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 My Chai?

My Chai 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 My Chai?

You can download My Chai 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 My Chai?

The hex code is #D3B395. In RGB it's 211, 179, 149, and in HSL it's 29°, 41%, 71%.

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