ORANGES

Dad’s Slippers

#D3C1A0

RGB 211, 193, 160 · HSL 39°, 37%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 24, 17

Dad’s Slippers is #D3C1A0 in HEX — rgb(211, 193, 160), hsl(39°, 37%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 17%).

Dad’s Slippers pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 37%, 73%. 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#D3C1A0

RGB211, 193, 160

HSL39°, 37%, 73%

HSV39°, 24%, 83%

CMYK0, 9, 24, 17

Decimal13877664

CSS RGBrgb(211, 193, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 37%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Portabella K-988

ΔE 0.7 · #D3C2A0

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 0.7 · #D4C19F

Benjamin Moore

Bracken CW-120

ΔE 1.1 · #D6C4A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Spanish Cream 295

ΔE 1.1 · #D6C2A0

Behr

Practical Tan S280-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D3BFA0

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 1.8 · #CEBE9F

PPG

Birch Beige 1094-3

ΔE 2 · #D9C3A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C39E

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 2.3 · #CDBB9C

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 2.8 · #D8C8A9

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.8 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.2 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 4.7 · #D1BBA2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.4 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.5 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D3C1A0

#A1B3D4

Analogous

#D4A8A1

#D3C1A0

#CCD4A1

Triadic

#D3C1A0

#A1D4C2

#C2A1D4

Split-Complementary

#D3C1A0

#A1CCD4

#A8A1D4

Tetradic

#D3C1A0

#A1D4A8

#A1B3D4

#D4A1CC

Monochromatic

#967A45

#BCA06C

#D3C1A0

#ECE4D5

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#D3C1A0

#B3D4A1

#A1B3D4

#C2A1D4

Compound

#D3C1A0

#CCD4A1

#A1B3D4

#A8A1D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCCEB4

#E3DAC9

#EDE9E1

Darker

#BEA16C

#90733D

#554322

Saturation

#C2BCB3

#D4C2A1

#E9C88B

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C1A0

#CDC5A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C1A0

#C4C4A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C1A0

#D5BDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dad’s Slippers 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

#DEBD93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C1A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC2B7

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.

#8095BD

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: #D3C1A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C1A0;

CSS Variable

--color-dad’s-slippers: #D3C1A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dad’s-slippers': '#D3C1A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C1A0] text-[#D3C1A0]

SCSS

$dad’s-slippers: #D3C1A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C1A0?

#D3C1A0 is Dad’s Slippers, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C1A0 warm or cool?

Dad’s Slippers reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dad’s Slippers?

Dad’s Slippers 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 Dad’s Slippers?

Dad’s Slippers 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 Dad’s Slippers?

You can download Dad’s Slippers 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 Dad’s Slippers?

The hex code is #D3C1A0. In RGB it's 211, 193, 160, and in HSL it's 39°, 37%, 73%.

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