ORANGES

Blanched

#D4BF9F

RGB 212, 191, 159 · HSL 36°, 38%, 73% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 17

Blanched is #D4BF9F in HEX — rgb(212, 191, 159), hsl(36°, 38%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 17%).

Blanched pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 38%, 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#D4BF9F

RGB212, 191, 159

HSL36°, 38%, 73%

HSV36°, 25%, 83%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 17

Decimal13942687

CSS RGBrgb(212, 191, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 38%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blanched 1060

Exact match

Vista Paint

Star of the Garden K-1004

ΔE 0.7 · #D4BE9F

Behr

Practical Tan S280-3

ΔE 0.7 · #D3BFA0

PPG

Pony Tail 1086-4

ΔE 1.3 · #D2BC9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Marble 274

ΔE 1.3 · #D0BC9D

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 1.4 · #D4C19F

Sherwin-Williams

Row House Tan SW7689

ΔE 1.8 · #D2BB9D

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 2.2 · #CFB999

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 2.9 · #D8C4A8

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 3.3 · #D2B896

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.8 · #D9C6AB

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 3.8 · #D1BBA2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.8 · #C5BA9A

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.6 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#D4BF9F

#A0B5D4

Analogous

#D4A5A0

#D4BF9F

#CFD4A0

Triadic

#D4BF9F

#A0D4BF

#BFA0D4

Split-Complementary

#D4BF9F

#A0CFD4

#A5A0D4

Tetradic

#D4BF9F

#A0D4A5

#A0B5D4

#D4A0CF

Monochromatic

#977644

#BD9C6B

#D4BF9F

#ECE3D5

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D4BF9F

#B5D4A0

#A0B5D4

#BFA0D4

Compound

#D4BF9F

#CFD4A0

#A0B5D4

#A5A0D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDCCB3

#E3D8C8

#EDE8E0

Darker

#BF9D6B

#916F3C

#564122

Saturation

#C2BCB2

#D4BFA0

#EAC48B

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BF9F

#CCC4A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BF9F

#C3C3A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BF9F

#D5BBBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blanched 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

#DEBC92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BF9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC1B7

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.

#7F98BD

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: #D4BF9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BF9F;

CSS Variable

--color-blanched: #D4BF9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blanched': '#D4BF9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BF9F] text-[#D4BF9F]

SCSS

$blanched: #D4BF9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BF9F?

#D4BF9F is Blanched, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BF9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blanched?

Blanched 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 Blanched?

Blanched 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 Blanched?

You can download Blanched 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 Blanched?

The hex code is #D4BF9F. In RGB it's 212, 191, 159, and in HSL it's 36°, 38%, 73%.

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