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Tawny

#D5B486

RGB 213, 180, 134 · HSL 35°, 48%, 68% · CMYK 0, 15, 37, 16

Tawny is #D5B486 in HEX — rgb(213, 180, 134), hsl(35°, 48%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 16%).

Tawny pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 48%, 68%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D5B486

RGB213, 180, 134

HSL35°, 48%, 68%

HSV35°, 37%, 84%

CMYK0, 15, 37, 16

Decimal14005382

CSS RGBrgb(213, 180, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 48%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 1110

Exact match

Vista Paint

Living Large C-253

ΔE 0.5 · #D5B487

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 1 · #D5B688

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 1.2 · #D4B488

Behr

Praline S270-4

ΔE 1.3 · #D3B182

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 1.6 · #D0B082

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129

ΔE 1.7 · #D2B084

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 2 · #D8B98C

Kilz

Roasted Peanut LD240-02

ΔE 2.6 · #DDB989

Dulux

Birdseed S12F3

ΔE 4.4 · #E1BF8D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.8 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.1 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.9 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.4 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.8 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.3 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D5B486

#86A7D5

Analogous

#D58D86

#D5B486

#CED586

Triadic

#D5B486

#86D5B4

#B486D5

Split-Complementary

#D5B486

#86CED5

#8D86D5

Tetradic

#D5B486

#86D58D

#86A7D5

#D586CE

Monochromatic

#8F6932

#C1914E

#D5B486

#E8D7BF

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#D5B486

#A7D586

#86A7D5

#B486D5

Compound

#D5B486

#CED586

#86A7D5

#8D86D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDC39E

#E2D1BA

#ECE4D9

Darker

#C59450

#92682D

#563D19

Saturation

#B9AFA2

#D5B486

#EAB771

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5B486

#C8BD86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5B486

#BABA8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5B486

#D7AEB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tawny 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

#DFB480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5B486

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB9A4

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.

#678CBF

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: #D5B486;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5B486;

CSS Variable

--color-tawny: #D5B486;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tawny': '#D5B486' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5B486] text-[#D5B486]

SCSS

$tawny: #D5B486;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5B486?

#D5B486 is Tawny, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5B486 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tawny?

Tawny 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 Tawny?

Tawny 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 Tawny?

You can download Tawny 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 Tawny?

The hex code is #D5B486. In RGB it's 213, 180, 134, and in HSL it's 35°, 48%, 68%.

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