ORANGES

Nutmeg Glow

#D8B691

RGB 216, 182, 145 · HSL 31°, 48%, 71% · CMYK 0, 16, 33, 15

Nutmeg Glow is #D8B691 in HEX — rgb(216, 182, 145), hsl(31°, 48%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 33%, 15%).

Nutmeg Glow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 48%, 71%. 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#D8B691

RGB216, 182, 145

HSL31°, 48%, 71%

HSV31°, 33%, 85%

CMYK0, 16, 33, 15

Decimal14202513

CSS RGBrgb(216, 182, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 48%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Nutmeg Glow 1080-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Natural CSP-1065

ΔE 1.3 · #D7B38E

Valspar

Sun Tan 3002-8A

ΔE 1.4 · #DCB995

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 1.5 · #DDB994

Sherwin-Williams

Bagel SW6114

ΔE 1.6 · #D7B593

Behr

Creme De Caramel HDC-NT-04

ΔE 1.8 · #D5B391

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 2.2 · #DFB995

Hallman-Lindsay

Asian Jute historic-asian-jute

ΔE 2.5 · #D4B78F

Vista Paint

Tea Cookie C-1001

ΔE 3.1 · #DEB695

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 4 · #E0BB9C

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.8 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.8 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 7.2 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.4 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.5 · #C6B294

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.2 · #C2B078

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

#D8B691

#92B4D9

Analogous

#D99392

#D8B691

#D7D992

Triadic

#D8B691

#92D9B6

#B692D9

Split-Complementary

#D8B691

#92D7D9

#9392D9

Tetradic

#D8B691

#92D993

#92B4D9

#D992D7

Monochromatic

#9B6A36

#C59159

#D8B691

#ECDCCA

#F8F2EC

Rectangle

#D8B691

#B4D992

#92B4D9

#B692D9

Compound

#D8B691

#D7D992

#92B4D9

#9392D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0C5A7

#E5D3C1

#EEE5DC

Darker

#C89359

#98652F

#5A3B1A

Saturation

#C0B5AA

#D9B692

#ECB77E

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B691

#CAC091

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B691

#BCBC96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B691

#D9B2B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nutmeg Glow 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

#E1B588

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B691

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBAAC

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.

#7199C3

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: #D8B691;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B691;

CSS Variable

--color-nutmeg-glow: #D8B691;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nutmeg-glow': '#D8B691' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B691] text-[#D8B691]

SCSS

$nutmeg-glow: #D8B691;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B691?

#D8B691 is Nutmeg Glow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B691 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nutmeg Glow?

Nutmeg Glow 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 Nutmeg Glow?

Nutmeg Glow 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 Nutmeg Glow?

You can download Nutmeg Glow 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 Nutmeg Glow?

The hex code is #D8B691. In RGB it's 216, 182, 145, and in HSL it's 31°, 48%, 71%.

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