ORANGES

Apache Tan

#D5BFA5

RGB 213, 191, 165 · HSL 32°, 36%, 74% · CMYK 0, 10, 23, 16

Apache Tan is #D5BFA5 in HEX — rgb(213, 191, 165), hsl(32°, 36%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 23%, 16%).

Apache Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#D5BFA5

RGB213, 191, 165

HSL32°, 36%, 74%

HSV32°, 23%, 84%

CMYK0, 10, 23, 16

Decimal14008229

CSS RGBrgb(213, 191, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 36%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Apache Tan DEC746

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bradstreet HC-48

ΔE 1.1 · #D2BEA5

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 1.1 · #D4BEA6

Behr

Concept Beige HDC-SM14-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D5BDA5

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 1.5 · #D1BBA2

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 2 · #D8C4A8

Sherwin-Williams

Buckram Binding SW0036

ΔE 2.1 · #D9C3A6

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

ΔE 2.2 · #D7BDA6

PPG

Gaia 14-18

ΔE 2.5 · #D3BC9E

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.6 · #D9C6AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Light 168

ΔE 2.8 · #DDC1A6

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 3 · #D1C2A6

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.7 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.5 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.3 · #E6C9A2

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

#D5BFA5

#A5BBD5

Analogous

#D5A6A5

#D5BFA5

#D3D5A5

Triadic

#D5BFA5

#A5D5BE

#BEA5D5

Split-Complementary

#D5BFA5

#A5D3D5

#A6A5D5

Tetradic

#D5BFA5

#A5D5A6

#A5BBD5

#D5A5D3

Monochromatic

#997348

#BC9971

#D5BFA5

#EDE4D9

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#D5BFA5

#BBD5A5

#A5BBD5

#BEA5D5

Compound

#D5BFA5

#D3D5A5

#A5BBD5

#A6A5D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCBB7

#E3D8CB

#EEE8E2

Darker

#BE9A70

#916B3F

#553E23

Saturation

#C4BDB6

#D5BEA5

#EAC090

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5BFA5

#CCC5A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5BFA5

#C3C3A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5BFA5

#D6BCBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apache Tan 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

#DFBC97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5BFA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC1BB

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.

#839EBD

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: #D5BFA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5BFA5;

CSS Variable

--color-apache-tan: #D5BFA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apache-tan': '#D5BFA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5BFA5] text-[#D5BFA5]

SCSS

$apache-tan: #D5BFA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5BFA5?

#D5BFA5 is Apache Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5BFA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apache Tan?

Apache Tan 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 Apache Tan?

Apache Tan 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 Apache Tan?

You can download Apache Tan 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 Apache Tan?

The hex code is #D5BFA5. In RGB it's 213, 191, 165, and in HSL it's 32°, 36%, 74%.

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