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Smooth Beech

#D3BB96

RGB 211, 187, 150 · HSL 36°, 41%, 71% · CMYK 0, 11, 29, 17

Smooth Beech is #D3BB96 in HEX — rgb(211, 187, 150), hsl(36°, 41%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 17%).

Smooth Beech pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#D3BB96

RGB211, 187, 150

HSL36°, 41%, 71%

HSV36°, 29%, 83%

CMYK0, 11, 29, 17

Decimal13876118

CSS RGBrgb(211, 187, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 41%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Thermos S12E3

ΔE 0.9 · #D2B995

Vista Paint

October Harvest C-265

ΔE 1 · #D1BB97

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 1.1 · #D0BA94

Hallman-Lindsay

October Harvest 266

ΔE 1.4 · #D1BB98

PPG

Crepe 1094-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D4BC94

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 1.7 · #D1B791

Benjamin Moore

Oat AF-340

ΔE 1.9 · #D0BB93

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #D1B796

Behr

Pale Wheat UL160-7

ΔE 2.8 · #D8C19F

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.3 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 4 · #DFC09E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.2 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.3 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.2 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D3BB96

#97AFD3

Analogous

#D39D97

#D3BB96

#CDD397

Triadic

#D3BB96

#97D3BB

#BB97D3

Split-Complementary

#D3BB96

#97CDD3

#9D97D3

Tetradic

#D3BB96

#97D39D

#97AFD3

#D397CD

Monochromatic

#93713E

#BD9861

#D3BB96

#EADECD

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D3BB96

#AFD397

#97AFD3

#BB97D3

Compound

#D3BB96

#CDD397

#97AFD3

#9D97D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC9AC

#E2D6C3

#EDE7DE

Darker

#C09A61

#906D37

#553F1F

Saturation

#BEB7AC

#D3BB97

#E9BF81

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3BB96

#CAC196

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3BB96

#BFBF9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3BB96

#D5B6BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Smooth Beech 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

#DEB98C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3BB96

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBBEB0

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.

#7793BD

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: #D3BB96;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3BB96;

CSS Variable

--color-smooth-beech: #D3BB96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smooth-beech': '#D3BB96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3BB96] text-[#D3BB96]

SCSS

$smooth-beech: #D3BB96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3BB96?

#D3BB96 is Smooth Beech, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3BB96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smooth Beech?

Smooth Beech 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 Smooth Beech?

Smooth Beech 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 Smooth Beech?

You can download Smooth Beech 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 Smooth Beech?

The hex code is #D3BB96. In RGB it's 211, 187, 150, and in HSL it's 36°, 41%, 71%.

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