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Blonde Lace

#D6B194

RGB 214, 177, 148 · HSL 26°, 45%, 71% · CMYK 0, 17, 31, 16

Blonde Lace is #D6B194 in HEX — rgb(214, 177, 148), hsl(26°, 45%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 16%).

Blonde Lace pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 45%, 71%. 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#D6B194

RGB214, 177, 148

HSL26°, 45%, 71%

HSV26°, 31%, 84%

CMYK0, 17, 31, 16

Decimal14070164

CSS RGBrgb(214, 177, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 45%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Lace historic-blonde-lace

Exact match

Behr

Butterscotch Amber MQ2-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D1AD90

PPG

Cinnamon Frost 1081-4

ΔE 1.9 · #D3B191

Vista Paint

Blonde Lace C-1354

ΔE 1.9 · #D1B094

Dunn-Edwards

Sunset Cove DEC708

ΔE 2 · #DCB397

Benjamin Moore

Serendipity AF-205

ΔE 2.1 · #DAB192

Valspar

Mojave Sunset 2005-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #D9B199

Sherwin-Williams

Bagel SW6114

ΔE 3 · #D7B593

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 3.2 · #CCAB8C

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 3.9 · #DEB29A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.1 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.1 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 8.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 10.2 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#D6B194

#94B9D6

Analogous

#D69498

#D6B194

#D6D294

Triadic

#D6B194

#94D6B1

#B194D6

Split-Complementary

#D6B194

#94D6D2

#9498D6

Tetradic

#D6B194

#98D694

#94B9D6

#D294D6

Monochromatic

#98623A

#C1885C

#D6B194

#EBD9CB

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#D6B194

#B9D694

#94B9D6

#B194D6

Compound

#D6B194

#D6D294

#94B9D6

#9498D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEC0A9

#E4D0C2

#EDE4DD

Darker

#C58A5D

#955D32

#58361C

Saturation

#BFB4AB

#D6B194

#EBAE7F

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B194

#C5BD94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B194

#B8B898

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B194

#D7AEB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blonde Lace 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

#E0B18A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B194

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDB6AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#739FC1

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: #D6B194;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B194;

CSS Variable

--color-blonde-lace: #D6B194;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blonde-lace': '#D6B194' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B194] text-[#D6B194]

SCSS

$blonde-lace: #D6B194;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B194?

#D6B194 is Blonde Lace, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B194 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blonde Lace?

Blonde Lace 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 Blonde Lace?

Blonde Lace 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 Blonde Lace?

You can download Blonde Lace 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 Blonde Lace?

The hex code is #D6B194. In RGB it's 214, 177, 148, and in HSL it's 26°, 45%, 71%.

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