ORANGES

Gaia

#D3BC9E

RGB 211, 188, 158 · HSL 34°, 38%, 72% · CMYK 0, 11, 25, 17

Gaia is #D3BC9E in HEX — rgb(211, 188, 158), hsl(34°, 38%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 25%, 17%).

Gaia pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 38%, 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#D3BC9E

RGB211, 188, 158

HSL34°, 38%, 72%

HSV34°, 25%, 83%

CMYK0, 11, 25, 17

Decimal13876382

CSS RGBrgb(211, 188, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 38%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gaia 14-18

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Row House Tan SW7689

ΔE 0.4 · #D2BB9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Persian Fable 259

ΔE 0.7 · #D2BB9C

Vista Paint

Star of the Garden K-1004

ΔE 0.9 · #D4BE9F

Benjamin Moore

Stone 1039 · CC-120

ΔE 1 · #D0BB9D

Behr

Practical Tan S280-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D3BFA0

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 1.7 · #CFB999

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 2.6 · #D3B79B

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 2.7 · #D1B796

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 2.7 · #D1BBA2

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.2 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.1 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.2 · #C5BA9A

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.6 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

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

#D3BC9E

#9CB4D3

Analogous

#D3A09C

#D3BC9E

#CFD39C

Triadic

#D3BC9E

#9CD3BB

#BB9CD3

Split-Complementary

#D3BC9E

#9CCFD3

#A09CD3

Tetradic

#D3BC9E

#9CD3A0

#9CB4D3

#D39CCF

Monochromatic

#947142

#BB9768

#D3BC9E

#EAE0D1

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D3BC9E

#B4D39C

#9CB4D3

#BB9CD3

Compound

#D3BC9E

#CFD39C

#9CB4D3

#A09CD3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC9B0

#E2D6C6

#EDE7DF

Darker

#BE9968

#8F6B3B

#543E21

Saturation

#C0B9AF

#D3BB9C

#E9BE86

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3BC9E

#CAC29E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3BC9E

#C0C0A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3BC9E

#D4B8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gaia 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

#DEBA92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3BC9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBBFB6

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.

#7C98BC

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: #D3BC9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3BC9E;

CSS Variable

--color-gaia: #D3BC9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gaia': '#D3BC9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3BC9E] text-[#D3BC9E]

SCSS

$gaia: #D3BC9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3BC9E?

#D3BC9E is Gaia, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3BC9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gaia?

Gaia 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 Gaia?

Gaia 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 Gaia?

You can download Gaia 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 Gaia?

The hex code is #D3BC9E. In RGB it's 211, 188, 158, and in HSL it's 34°, 38%, 72%.

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