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Boardwalk

#D6B488

RGB 214, 180, 136 · HSL 34°, 49%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 36, 16

Boardwalk is #D6B488 in HEX — rgb(214, 180, 136), hsl(34°, 49%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 36%, 16%).

Boardwalk pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 49%, 69%. 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#D6B488

RGB214, 180, 136

HSL34°, 49%, 69%

HSV34°, 36%, 84%

CMYK0, 16, 36, 16

Decimal14070920

CSS RGBrgb(214, 180, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 49%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Boardwalk 1102 · CC-410

Exact match

Vista Paint

Living Large C-253

ΔE 0.6 · #D5B487

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 0.9 · #D4B488

Hallman-Lindsay

Living Large 254

ΔE 0.9 · #D7B387

Behr

Summerwood S290-4

ΔE 1.3 · #D3B488

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129

ΔE 1.5 · #D2B084

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D8B98C

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 2.1 · #D0B082

Kilz

Roasted Peanut LD240-02

ΔE 2.9 · #DDB989

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 4.3 · #E3BF94

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.5 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.8 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.5 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.7 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.1 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.3 · #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

#D6B488

#89ABD7

Analogous

#D78E89

#D6B488

#D2D789

Triadic

#D6B488

#89D7B5

#B589D7

Split-Complementary

#D6B488

#89D2D7

#8E89D7

Tetradic

#D6B488

#89D78E

#89ABD7

#D789D2

Monochromatic

#946A33

#C39150

#D6B488

#EAD9C2

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#D6B488

#ABD789

#89ABD7

#B589D7

Compound

#D6B488

#D2D789

#89ABD7

#8E89D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFC4A1

#E3D2BC

#EDE5DA

Darker

#C89552

#95682D

#583D19

Saturation

#BCB1A4

#D7B589

#EBB875

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B488

#C9BD88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B488

#BABA8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B488

#D7AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Boardwalk 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

#E0B481

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B488

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDB9A5

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.

#6A90C1

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: #D6B488;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B488;

CSS Variable

--color-boardwalk: #D6B488;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boardwalk': '#D6B488' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B488] text-[#D6B488]

SCSS

$boardwalk: #D6B488;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B488?

#D6B488 is Boardwalk, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B488 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boardwalk?

Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk?

Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk?

You can download Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk?

The hex code is #D6B488. In RGB it's 214, 180, 136, and in HSL it's 34°, 49%, 69%.

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