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White Acorn

#D7A98C

RGB 215, 169, 140 · HSL 23°, 48%, 70% · CMYK 0, 21, 35, 16

White Acorn is #D7A98C in HEX — rgb(215, 169, 140), hsl(23°, 48%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 35%, 16%).

White Acorn pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 48%, 70%. 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#D7A98C

RGB215, 169, 140

HSL23°, 48%, 70%

HSV23°, 35%, 84%

CMYK0, 21, 35, 16

Decimal14133644

CSS RGBrgb(215, 169, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 48%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Autumn Air PPU3-11

ΔE 2 · #D2A889

PPG

Clay Fire 1070-4 · 16-26

ΔE 2.7 · #D8A686

Benjamin Moore

Galt CW-210

ΔE 2.7 · #CFA68A

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 3.1 · #D5A285

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #D1AA8A

Vista Paint

Bedtime Story C-1008

ΔE 3.4 · #E0B08F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cowhide 155

ΔE 3.4 · #CDA688

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 3.9 · #D0AB8C

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 4 · #E0B392

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 4.8 · #DAA48E

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.4 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.8 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.3 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12.5 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#D7A98C

#8EBBD7

Analogous

#D78E96

#D7A98C

#D7CF8E

Triadic

#D7A98C

#8ED7AA

#AA8ED7

Split-Complementary

#D7A98C

#8ED7CF

#8E96D7

Tetradic

#D7A98C

#96D78E

#8EBBD7

#CF8ED7

Monochromatic

#975B35

#C37F55

#D7A98C

#EBD4C6

#F8F1EC

Rectangle

#D7A98C

#BBD78E

#8EBBD7

#AA8ED7

Compound

#D7A98C

#D7CF8E

#8EBBD7

#8E96D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFBBA4

#E4CDBE

#EDE2DB

Darker

#C78256

#96562E

#59321A

Saturation

#BEB0A7

#D7AA8E

#EBA57A

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7A98C

#C2B88C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7A98C

#B2B290

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7A98C

#D7A6AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

White Acorn 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

#E1AB84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7A98C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEB0A8

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.

#6EA2C2

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: #D7A98C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7A98C;

CSS Variable

--color-white-acorn: #D7A98C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-acorn': '#D7A98C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7A98C] text-[#D7A98C]

SCSS

$white-acorn: #D7A98C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7A98C?

#D7A98C is White Acorn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D7A98C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Acorn?

White Acorn 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 White Acorn?

White Acorn 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 White Acorn?

You can download White Acorn 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 White Acorn?

The hex code is #D7A98C. In RGB it's 215, 169, 140, and in HSL it's 23°, 48%, 70%.

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