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Crushed Nutmeg

#D6B694

RGB 214, 182, 148 · HSL 31°, 45%, 71% · CMYK 0, 15, 31, 16

Crushed Nutmeg is #D6B694 in HEX — rgb(214, 182, 148), hsl(31°, 45%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 31%, 16%).

Crushed Nutmeg pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 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#D6B694

RGB214, 182, 148

HSL31°, 45%, 71%

HSV31°, 31%, 84%

CMYK0, 15, 31, 16

Decimal14071444

CSS RGBrgb(214, 182, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 45%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bagel SW6114

ΔE 0.9 · #D7B593

Benjamin Moore

Lingerie AF-200

ΔE 1.2 · #D5B696

Behr

Creme De Caramel HDC-NT-04

ΔE 1.3 · #D5B391

PPG

Nutmeg Glow 1080-3

ΔE 1.9 · #D8B691

Vista Paint

Crowned One C-237

ΔE 1.9 · #D4B697

Valspar

Sun Tan 3002-8A

ΔE 2.1 · #DCB995

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowned One 238

ΔE 2.2 · #D4B597

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 2.5 · #D2B896

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 2.7 · #DDB994

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E0BB9C

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.7 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.6 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.4 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 13.1 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#D6B694

#94B4D6

Analogous

#D69594

#D6B694

#D5D694

Triadic

#D6B694

#94D6B6

#B694D6

Split-Complementary

#D6B694

#94D5D6

#9594D6

Tetradic

#D6B694

#94D695

#94B4D6

#D694D5

Monochromatic

#986A3A

#C1905C

#D6B694

#EBDCCB

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#D6B694

#B4D694

#94B4D6

#B694D6

Compound

#D6B694

#D5D694

#94B4D6

#9594D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEC5A9

#E4D3C2

#EDE5DD

Darker

#C5935D

#956532

#583B1C

Saturation

#BFB5AB

#D6B694

#EBB77F

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B694

#C9BF94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B694

#BCBC99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B694

#D7B2B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crushed Nutmeg 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

#E0B58A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B694

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDBAAE

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.

#7399C1

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: #D6B694;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B694;

CSS Variable

--color-crushed-nutmeg: #D6B694;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crushed-nutmeg': '#D6B694' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B694] text-[#D6B694]

SCSS

$crushed-nutmeg: #D6B694;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B694?

#D6B694 is Crushed Nutmeg, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B694 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed Nutmeg?

Crushed Nutmeg 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 Crushed Nutmeg?

Crushed Nutmeg 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 Crushed Nutmeg?

You can download Crushed Nutmeg 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 Crushed Nutmeg?

The hex code is #D6B694. In RGB it's 214, 182, 148, and in HSL it's 31°, 45%, 71%.

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