ORANGES

Cord

#D6C39E

RGB 214, 195, 158 · HSL 40°, 41%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 26, 16

Cord is #D6C39E in HEX — rgb(214, 195, 158), hsl(40°, 41%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 16%).

Cord pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 41%, 73%. 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#D6C39E

RGB214, 195, 158

HSL40°, 41%, 73%

HSV40°, 26%, 84%

CMYK0, 9, 26, 16

Decimal14074782

CSS RGBrgb(214, 195, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 41%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

Exact match

PPG

Golden Ecru 1095-4

ΔE 1 · #D8C39F

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1046 · CC-150

ΔE 1.2 · #D4C19E

Vista Paint

Spanish Cream C-294

ΔE 1.2 · #D4C29F

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Lake 316

ΔE 1.5 · #D8C7A2

Behr

White Oak HDC-NT-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C49C

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 1.7 · #D4C19F

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.8 · #DBC8A2

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 2.5 · #D9C09C

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.8 · #DDCAA7

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.6 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.7 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 4.3 · #CDC196

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D6C39E

#9EB1D6

Analogous

#D6A79E

#D6C39E

#CDD69E

Triadic

#D6C39E

#9ED6C4

#C49ED6

Split-Complementary

#D6C39E

#9ECDD6

#A79ED6

Tetradic

#D6C39E

#9ED6A7

#9EB1D6

#D69ECD

Monochromatic

#9B7D41

#C0A368

#D6C39E

#EDE5D4

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D6C39E

#B1D69E

#9EB1D6

#C49ED6

Compound

#D6C39E

#CDD69E

#9EB1D6

#A79ED6

Variations

Lighter

#DFCFB1

#E4DAC7

#EEE9E0

Darker

#C3A467

#957638

#58451F

Saturation

#C3BDB2

#D6C49E

#EBCA8A

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C39E

#D0C79F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C39E

#C6C6A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C39E

#D8BEC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cord 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

#E0BF92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C39E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC4B6

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.

#7D93C0

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: #D6C39E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C39E;

CSS Variable

--color-cord: #D6C39E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cord': '#D6C39E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C39E] text-[#D6C39E]

SCSS

$cord: #D6C39E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C39E?

#D6C39E is Cord, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C39E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cord?

Cord 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 Cord?

Cord 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 Cord?

You can download Cord 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 Cord?

The hex code is #D6C39E. In RGB it's 214, 195, 158, and in HSL it's 40°, 41%, 73%.

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