ORANGES

Pancake Mix

#D7BDA6

RGB 215, 189, 166 · HSL 28°, 38%, 75% · CMYK 0, 12, 23, 16

Pancake Mix is #D7BDA6 in HEX — rgb(215, 189, 166), hsl(28°, 38%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 16%).

Pancake Mix pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 38%, 75%. 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#D7BDA6

RGB215, 189, 166

HSL28°, 38%, 75%

HSV28°, 23%, 84%

CMYK0, 12, 23, 16

Decimal14138790

CSS RGBrgb(215, 189, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 38%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

Exact match

Behr

Concept Beige HDC-SM14-3

ΔE 0.9 · #D5BDA5

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 1152

ΔE 1.2 · #DABDA6

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 1.7 · #D4BEA6

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.1 · #D1BAA5

Valspar

Mesa Sand 2004-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #DCBDA7

Dunn-Edwards

Apache Tan DEC746

ΔE 2.2 · #D5BFA5

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 2.2 · #D1BBA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 2.4 · #DFC2AA

Sherwin-Williams

Ginger Root SW9095

ΔE 2.5 · #D2B79E

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 2.8 · #DBBBA7

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 2.9 · #D6C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.2 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 8.6 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#D7BDA6

#A7C1D7

Analogous

#D7A7A9

#D7BDA6

#D7D6A7

Triadic

#D7BDA6

#A7D7BE

#BEA7D7

Split-Complementary

#D7BDA6

#A7D7D6

#A7A9D7

Tetradic

#D7BDA6

#A9D7A7

#A7C1D7

#D6A7D7

Monochromatic

#9E7047

#C09672

#D7BDA6

#EFE5DC

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#D7BDA6

#C1D7A7

#A7C1D7

#BEA7D7

Compound

#D7BDA6

#D7D6A7

#A7C1D7

#A7A9D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCBB9

#E5D8CC

#EFE8E3

Darker

#C29670

#95663D

#583B22

Saturation

#C7BFB8

#D7BEA7

#EBBC93

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7BDA6

#CCC5A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7BDA6

#C2C2A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7BDA6

#D8BABD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pancake Mix 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

#E1BA98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7BDA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEBFBC

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.

#85A5C0

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: #D7BDA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7BDA6;

CSS Variable

--color-pancake-mix: #D7BDA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pancake-mix': '#D7BDA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7BDA6] text-[#D7BDA6]

SCSS

$pancake-mix: #D7BDA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7BDA6?

#D7BDA6 is Pancake Mix, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D7BDA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pancake Mix?

Pancake Mix 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 Pancake Mix?

Pancake Mix 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 Pancake Mix?

You can download Pancake Mix 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 Pancake Mix?

The hex code is #D7BDA6. In RGB it's 215, 189, 166, and in HSL it's 28°, 38%, 75%.

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