ORANGES

Wheat Toast

#D8B998

RGB 216, 185, 152 · HSL 31°, 45%, 72% · CMYK 0, 14, 30, 15

Wheat Toast is #D8B998 in HEX — rgb(216, 185, 152), hsl(31°, 45%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 30%, 15%).

Wheat Toast pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 45%, 72%. 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#D8B998

RGB216, 185, 152

HSL31°, 45%, 72%

HSV31°, 30%, 85%

CMYK0, 14, 30, 15

Decimal14203288

CSS RGBrgb(216, 185, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 45%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lingerie AF-200

ΔE 1.2 · #D5B696

Vista Paint

Brownstone K-1027

ΔE 1.5 · #DDBC9B

Dunn-Edwards

Terracotta Sand DE6136

ΔE 1.7 · #D6BA9B

Behr

Dusty Gold S260-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D9BB9D

Sherwin-Williams

Bagel SW6114

ΔE 1.9 · #D7B593

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowned One 238

ΔE 2.1 · #D4B597

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 2.2 · #D2B896

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 2.3 · #D1B796

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2.5 · #DFC09E

PPG

Nutmeg Glow 1080-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D8B691

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4.9 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 5.8 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.9 · #C6B294

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.7 · #B8B799

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

#D8B998

#97B7D8

Analogous

#D89997

#D8B998

#D7D897

Triadic

#D8B998

#97D8B9

#B997D8

Split-Complementary

#D8B998

#97D7D8

#9997D8

Tetradic

#D8B998

#97D899

#97B7D8

#D897D7

Monochromatic

#9B6D3B

#C39360

#D8B998

#EDDECF

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#D8B998

#B7D897

#97B7D8

#B997D8

Compound

#D8B998

#D7D897

#97B7D8

#9997D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0C7AC

#E5D5C4

#EEE6DE

Darker

#C69560

#976733

#593C1C

Saturation

#C1B8AE

#D8B997

#EBB984

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B998

#CBC298

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B998

#BFBF9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B998

#D9B5B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Wheat Toast 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

#E1B78D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B998

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBCB1

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.

#769BC2

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: #D8B998;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B998;

CSS Variable

--color-wheat-toast: #D8B998;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wheat-toast': '#D8B998' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B998] text-[#D8B998]

SCSS

$wheat-toast: #D8B998;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B998?

#D8B998 is Wheat Toast, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B998 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wheat Toast?

Wheat Toast 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 Wheat Toast?

Wheat Toast 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 Wheat Toast?

You can download Wheat Toast 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 Wheat Toast?

The hex code is #D8B998. In RGB it's 216, 185, 152, and in HSL it's 31°, 45%, 72%.

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