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Paper Brown

#D7A97F

RGB 215, 169, 127 · HSL 29°, 52%, 67% · CMYK 0, 21, 41, 16

Paper Brown is #D7A97F in HEX — rgb(215, 169, 127), hsl(29°, 52%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 16%).

Paper Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 52%, 67%. 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#D7A97F

RGB215, 169, 127

HSL29°, 52%, 67%

HSV29°, 41%, 84%

CMYK0, 21, 41, 16

Decimal14133631

CSS RGBrgb(215, 169, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 52%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-1090

ΔE 2.4 · #DBAF86

Sherwin-Williams

New Colonial Yellow SW2853

ΔE 2.4 · #D9AD7F

Vista Paint

Sweet Sue C-1002

ΔE 2.6 · #D4A983

Behr

Santa Fe Tan BXC-67

ΔE 2.6 · #D7AE83

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Sue 1003

ΔE 3.2 · #D8AA86

Valspar

Sweet Cardamom 2006-5C

ΔE 4 · #D2A07B

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E0B486

PPG

Outback 1088-5

ΔE 4.8 · #C9A375

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 5.5 · #D9A077

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.4 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.5 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 8.9 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.3 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 13.4 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#D7A97F

#7FACD7

Analogous

#D77F81

#D7A97F

#D7D57F

Triadic

#D7A97F

#7FD7A9

#A97FD7

Split-Complementary

#D7A97F

#7FD7D5

#7F81D7

Tetradic

#D7A97F

#81D77F

#7FACD7

#D57FD7

Monochromatic

#8F5D2D

#C48245

#D7A97F

#E9D0B9

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#D7A97F

#ACD77F

#7FACD7

#A97FD7

Compound

#D7A97F

#D7D57F

#7FACD7

#7F81D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFBB99

#E3CCB6

#ECE1D7

Darker

#C98748

#945C28

#573616

Saturation

#B8AA9E

#D7A97F

#EBA96B

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7A97F

#C3B77F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7A97F

#B2B285

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7A97F

#D8A4AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Paper Brown 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

#E1AB7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7A97F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEB09F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#6193C2

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: #D7A97F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7A97F;

CSS Variable

--color-paper-brown: #D7A97F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper-brown': '#D7A97F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7A97F] text-[#D7A97F]

SCSS

$paper-brown: #D7A97F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7A97F?

#D7A97F is Paper Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D7A97F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper Brown?

Paper Brown 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 Paper Brown?

Paper Brown 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 Paper Brown?

You can download Paper Brown 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 Paper Brown?

The hex code is #D7A97F. In RGB it's 215, 169, 127, and in HSL it's 29°, 52%, 67%.

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