ORANGES

Orange

#D4BBA5

RGB 212, 187, 165 · HSL 28°, 35%, 74% · CMYK 0, 12, 22, 17

Orange is #D4BBA5 in HEX — rgb(212, 187, 165), hsl(28°, 35%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 17%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 35%, 74%. 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#D4BBA5

RGB212, 187, 165

HSL28°, 35%, 74%

HSV28°, 22%, 83%

CMYK0, 12, 22, 17

Decimal13941669

CSS RGBrgb(212, 187, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 35%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Taupe 290E-3

ΔE 0.8 · #D5BDA7

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

ΔE 1 · #D7BDA6

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 1.1 · #D1BAA5

Kilz

Cheetah Tan LC230-01

ΔE 1.3 · #D0B9A4

Benjamin Moore

Saint 2164-50

ΔE 1.4 · #D2B8A4

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 1.7 · #D4BEA6

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #D6BFAB

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 2.2 · #D6BCAA

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 2.3 · #CDB9A2

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 3 · #DBBBA7

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 3 · #D6C2AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC2AA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.4 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 8.3 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.2 · #E6C9A2

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

#D4BBA5

#A5BED4

Analogous

#D4A5A7

#D4BBA5

#D4D2A5

Triadic

#D4BBA5

#A5D4BB

#BBA5D4

Split-Complementary

#D4BBA5

#A5D4D2

#A5A7D4

Tetradic

#D4BBA5

#A7D4A5

#A5BED4

#D2A5D4

Monochromatic

#976E49

#BB9472

#D4BBA5

#EDE2D9

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#D4BBA5

#BED4A5

#A5BED4

#BBA5D4

Compound

#D4BBA5

#D4D2A5

#A5BED4

#A5A7D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDC9B7

#E3D6CB

#EDE7E2

Darker

#BD9471

#906540

#553B24

Saturation

#C4BCB6

#D4BBA5

#E9BA90

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

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BBA5

#C9C2A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BBA5

#C0C0A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BBA5

#D5B8BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#DEB997

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BBA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBEBB

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.

#84A2BD

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: #D4BBA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BBA5;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #D4BBA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#D4BBA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BBA5] text-[#D4BBA5]

SCSS

$orange: #D4BBA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BBA5?

#D4BBA5 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BBA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #D4BBA5. In RGB it's 212, 187, 165, and in HSL it's 28°, 35%, 74%.

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