ORANGES

Southern

#D7B4A4

RGB 215, 180, 164 · HSL 19°, 39%, 74% · CMYK 0, 16, 24, 16

Southern is #D7B4A4 in HEX — rgb(215, 180, 164), hsl(19°, 39%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 24%, 16%).

Southern pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 39%, 74%. 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#D7B4A4

RGB215, 180, 164

HSL19°, 39%, 74%

HSV19°, 24%, 84%

CMYK0, 16, 24, 16

Decimal14136484

CSS RGBrgb(215, 180, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 39%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Southern 1173

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Tea S210-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D4B3A1

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 1.6 · #DCB8A8

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

ΔE 1.9 · #D8B8A6

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 2.5 · #DFB8A7

PPG

Sandpaper 1062-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D7B1A5

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 3 · #D1AF9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Laurel historic-mountain-laurel

ΔE 3.3 · #D7AE9C

Vista Paint

Angel Breath C-42

ΔE 3.6 · #DAAF9E

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 3.8 · #D4AC99

Sherwin-Williams

Likeable Sand SW6058

ΔE 3.8 · #D1B7A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5.3 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.4 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.1 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 12.1 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.5 · #E6C9A2

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

#D7B4A4

#A3C6D7

Analogous

#D7A3AC

#D7B4A4

#D7CDA3

Triadic

#D7B4A4

#A3D7B3

#B3A3D7

Split-Complementary

#D7B4A4

#A3D7CD

#A3ACD7

Tetradic

#D7B4A4

#ACD7A3

#A3C6D7

#CDA3D7

Monochromatic

#9C6044

#BF876E

#D7B4A4

#EEDFD8

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#D7B4A4

#C6D7A3

#A3C6D7

#B3A3D7

Compound

#D7B4A4

#D7CDA3

#A3C6D7

#A3ACD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFC2B5

#E4D2CA

#EEE5E1

Darker

#C2876C

#94573B

#573221

Saturation

#C4BAB5

#D7B3A3

#EBAC8F

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7B4A4

#C6C0A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7B4A4

#BBBBA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7B4A4

#D7B2B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Southern 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

#E1B496

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7B4A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEB9BA

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.

#81ACC0

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: #D7B4A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7B4A4;

CSS Variable

--color-southern: #D7B4A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southern': '#D7B4A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7B4A4] text-[#D7B4A4]

SCSS

$southern: #D7B4A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7B4A4?

#D7B4A4 is Southern, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D7B4A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Southern?

Southern 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 Southern?

Southern 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 Southern?

You can download Southern 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 Southern?

The hex code is #D7B4A4. In RGB it's 215, 180, 164, and in HSL it's 19°, 39%, 74%.

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