ORANGES

Crepe

#D4BC94

RGB 212, 188, 148 · HSL 38°, 43%, 71% · CMYK 0, 11, 30, 17

Crepe is #D4BC94 in HEX — rgb(212, 188, 148), hsl(38°, 43%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 30%, 17%).

Crepe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 43%, 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#D4BC94

RGB212, 188, 148

HSL38°, 43%, 71%

HSV38°, 30%, 83%

CMYK0, 11, 30, 17

Decimal13941908

CSS RGBrgb(212, 188, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 43%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crepe 1094-4

Exact match

Dulux

Savannah S14E3

ΔE 0.9 · #D1BA92

Benjamin Moore

Oat AF-340

ΔE 1.4 · #D0BB93

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 1.6 · #D0BA94

Vista Paint

Asian Jute C-1340

ΔE 1.8 · #D5BA90

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2 · #D1B791

Hallman-Lindsay

Palmetto Bluff 309

ΔE 2.1 · #CEB993

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #CFB78B

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 3.1 · #D4BC8E

Behr

Curious Collection N290-4

ΔE 3.2 · #D2C199

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.6 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.4 · #D0C092

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.7 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.6 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.1 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.2 · #C2B078

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

#D4BC94

#95ADD5

Analogous

#D59E95

#D4BC94

#CCD595

Triadic

#D4BC94

#95D5BE

#BE95D5

Split-Complementary

#D4BC94

#95CCD5

#9E95D5

Tetradic

#D4BC94

#95D59E

#95ADD5

#D595CC

Monochromatic

#96753C

#BF9C5F

#D4BC94

#EBDFCC

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#D4BC94

#ADD595

#95ADD5

#BE95D5

Compound

#D4BC94

#CCD595

#95ADD5

#9E95D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCBAA

#E3D7C2

#EDE7DD

Darker

#C39E5F

#937034

#57421D

Saturation

#BFB8AC

#D5BE95

#EAC380

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BC94

#CCC294

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BC94

#C0C09A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BC94

#D6B7BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crepe 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

#DEBA8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BC94

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBFAE

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.

#7590BF

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: #D4BC94;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BC94;

CSS Variable

--color-crepe: #D4BC94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crepe': '#D4BC94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BC94] text-[#D4BC94]

SCSS

$crepe: #D4BC94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BC94?

#D4BC94 is Crepe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BC94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crepe?

Crepe 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 Crepe?

Crepe 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 Crepe?

You can download Crepe 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 Crepe?

The hex code is #D4BC94. In RGB it's 212, 188, 148, and in HSL it's 38°, 43%, 71%.

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