ORANGES

Nutty Beige

#D4BCA3

RGB 212, 188, 163 · HSL 31°, 36%, 74% · CMYK 0, 11, 23, 17

Nutty Beige is #D4BCA3 in HEX — rgb(212, 188, 163), hsl(31°, 36%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 17%).

Nutty Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 36%, 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#D4BCA3

RGB212, 188, 163

HSL31°, 36%, 74%

HSV31°, 23%, 83%

CMYK0, 11, 23, 17

Decimal13941923

CSS RGBrgb(212, 188, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 36%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Concept Beige HDC-SM14-3

ΔE 0.7 · #D5BDA5

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 1 · #D1BBA2

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 1.2 · #D4BEA6

Dunn-Edwards

Apache Tan DEC746

ΔE 1.3 · #D5BFA5

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

ΔE 1.4 · #D7BDA6

Benjamin Moore

Bradstreet HC-48

ΔE 1.7 · #D2BEA5

Sherwin-Williams

Ginger Root SW9095

ΔE 2 · #D2B79E

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.3 · #D1BAA5

PPG

Happy Trails 1084-4

ΔE 2.6 · #CDB69B

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Light 168

ΔE 2.8 · #DDC1A6

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 3 · #D6BFAB

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 3.1 · #D6C2AC

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 7.6 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D4BCA3

#A5BCD5

Analogous

#D5A6A5

#D4BCA3

#D4D5A5

Triadic

#D4BCA3

#A5D5BD

#BDA5D5

Split-Complementary

#D4BCA3

#A5D4D5

#A6A5D5

Tetradic

#D4BCA3

#A5D5A6

#A5BCD5

#D5A5D4

Monochromatic

#997248

#BC9871

#D4BCA3

#EDE3D9

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#D4BCA3

#BCD5A5

#A5BCD5

#BDA5D5

Compound

#D4BCA3

#D4D5A5

#A5BCD5

#A6A5D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCBB7

#E3D8CB

#EEE8E2

Darker

#BE9870

#91693F

#553D23

Saturation

#C4BDB6

#D5BDA5

#EABE90

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BCA3

#CAC3A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BCA3

#C0C0A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BCA3

#D5B9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nutty Beige 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

#DEBA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BCA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBFBA

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.

#839FBD

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: #D4BCA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BCA3;

CSS Variable

--color-nutty-beige: #D4BCA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nutty-beige': '#D4BCA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BCA3] text-[#D4BCA3]

SCSS

$nutty-beige: #D4BCA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BCA3?

#D4BCA3 is Nutty Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BCA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nutty Beige?

Nutty Beige 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 Nutty Beige?

Nutty Beige 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 Nutty Beige?

You can download Nutty Beige 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 Nutty Beige?

The hex code is #D4BCA3. In RGB it's 212, 188, 163, and in HSL it's 31°, 36%, 74%.

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