ORANGES

Maiko

#D8B8A6

RGB 216, 184, 166 · HSL 22°, 39%, 75% · CMYK 0, 15, 23, 15

Maiko is #D8B8A6 in HEX — rgb(216, 184, 166), hsl(22°, 39%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 23%, 15%).

Maiko pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 39%, 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#D8B8A6

RGB216, 184, 166

HSL22°, 39%, 75%

HSV22°, 23%, 85%

CMYK0, 15, 23, 15

Decimal14203046

CSS RGBrgb(216, 184, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 39%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

Exact match

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 1.3 · #DAB8A8

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 1.5 · #DBBBA7

Valspar

Estate Peach 2006-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #D3B7A5

Benjamin Moore

Groundhog 1166

ΔE 1.9 · #D9BBA6

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 1.9 · #DCB8A8

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 2.6 · #D6BCAA

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 3.5 · #D1AF9B

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.6 · #DFC2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 3.9 · #D5B59C

Vista Paint

Big on Beige K-1053

ΔE 4.1 · #DDC0A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 4.4 · #D3BAAE

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.3 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 11.1 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D8B8A6

#A6C6D8

Analogous

#D8A6AD

#D8B8A6

#D8D1A6

Triadic

#D8B8A6

#A6D8B9

#B9A6D8

Split-Complementary

#D8B8A6

#A6D8D1

#A6ADD8

Tetradic

#D8B8A6

#ADD8A6

#A6C6D8

#D1A6D8

Monochromatic

#A06746

#C18E71

#D8B8A6

#EFE3DC

#F7F1ED

Rectangle

#D8B8A6

#C6D8A6

#A6C6D8

#B9A6D8

Compound

#D8B8A6

#D8D1A6

#A6C6D8

#A6ADD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0C7B8

#E5D5CC

#EFE7E3

Darker

#C38E6F

#965D3C

#593622

Saturation

#C7BDB8

#D8B9A6

#ECB393

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B8A6

#C9C2A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B8A6

#BEBEA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B8A6

#D8B6B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Maiko 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

#E1B798

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B8A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBCBC

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.

#84ABC1

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: #D8B8A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B8A6;

CSS Variable

--color-maiko: #D8B8A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maiko': '#D8B8A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B8A6] text-[#D8B8A6]

SCSS

$maiko: #D8B8A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B8A6?

#D8B8A6 is Maiko, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B8A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maiko?

Maiko 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 Maiko?

Maiko 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 Maiko?

You can download Maiko 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 Maiko?

The hex code is #D8B8A6. In RGB it's 216, 184, 166, and in HSL it's 22°, 39%, 75%.

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