ORANGES

Brown Bread

#D4C5A9

RGB 212, 197, 169 · HSL 39°, 33%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 20, 17

Brown Bread is #D4C5A9 in HEX — rgb(212, 197, 169), hsl(39°, 33%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 20%, 17%).

Brown Bread pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 33%, 75%. 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#D4C5A9

RGB212, 197, 169

HSL39°, 33%, 75%

HSV39°, 20%, 83%

CMYK0, 7, 20, 17

Decimal13944233

CSS RGBrgb(212, 197, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 33%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Country 279

ΔE 0.8 · #D6C5A9

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 0.8 · #D6C5A9

Benjamin Moore

Shaker HC-45

ΔE 0.9 · #D2C3A8

Vista Paint

Garden Country C-278

ΔE 1.1 · #D4C5A7

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C2A6

Behr

Coco N270-3

ΔE 1.7 · #D1C1A7

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.8 · #D9C6AB

PPG

Stylish 1101-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC1A5

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 1.9 · #D8C8A9

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 2 · #D8C4A8

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Beach SW7529

ΔE 2.1 · #D4C5AD

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 4.3 · #D1BBA2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.4 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.5 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D4C5A9

#AAB9D4

Analogous

#D4B1AA

#D4C5A9

#CED4AA

Triadic

#D4C5A9

#AAD4C6

#C6AAD4

Split-Complementary

#D4C5A9

#AACED4

#B1AAD4

Tetradic

#D4C5A9

#AAD4B1

#AAB9D4

#D4AACE

Monochromatic

#997E4D

#BBA377

#D4C5A9

#EEE8DD

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D4C5A9

#B9D4AA

#AAB9D4

#C6AAD4

Compound

#D4C5A9

#CED4AA

#AAB9D4

#B1AAD4

Variations

Lighter

#DDD1BB

#E3DCCE

#EEEAE4

Darker

#BCA476

#8F7543

#544426

Saturation

#C6C1B9

#D4C6AA

#EACC95

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C5A9

#CFC8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C5A9

#C8C8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C5A9

#D5C1C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brown Bread 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

#DEC09A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C5A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC5BE

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.

#899BBC

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: #D4C5A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C5A9;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-bread: #D4C5A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-bread': '#D4C5A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C5A9] text-[#D4C5A9]

SCSS

$brown-bread: #D4C5A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C5A9?

#D4C5A9 is Brown Bread, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C5A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Bread?

Brown Bread 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 Brown Bread?

Brown Bread 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 Brown Bread?

You can download Brown Bread 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 Brown Bread?

The hex code is #D4C5A9. In RGB it's 212, 197, 169, and in HSL it's 39°, 33%, 75%.

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