REDS

Candied Yams (m210-5)

#D98C74

RGB 217, 140, 116 · HSL 14°, 57%, 65% · CMYK 0, 35, 47, 15

Candied Yams (m210-5) is #D98C74 in HEX — rgb(217, 140, 116), hsl(14°, 57%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 47%, 15%).

Candied Yams (m210-5) pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 57%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D98C74

RGB217, 140, 116

HSL14°, 57%, 65%

HSV14°, 47%, 85%

CMYK0, 35, 47, 15

Decimal14257268

CSS RGBrgb(217, 140, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 57%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Candied Yams (m210-5) M210-5

Exact match

Dulux

Helena Rose S07F5

ΔE 2.4 · #D28872

Kilz

Timeless Terra Cotta LB130-02

ΔE 2.4 · #D2866D

Valspar

Sweetly Singing 2005-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #E18E78

Benjamin Moore

Coral 032

ΔE 3.2 · #E1917D

PPG

Wright Pottery Red FLLW539

ΔE 3.4 · #D78775

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 3.4 · #D78A6C

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 4.2 · #E49780

Vista Paint

Graceful Ballerina C-1072

ΔE 4.8 · #D98879

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 5.9 · #DD897C

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.3 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10.4 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.5 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.2 · #FAA495

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D98C74

#73C1D9

Analogous

#D9738E

#D98C74

#D9BD73

Triadic

#D98C74

#73D98B

#8B73D9

Split-Complementary

#D98C74

#73D9BD

#738ED9

Tetradic

#D98C74

#8ED973

#73C1D9

#BD73D9

Monochromatic

#8C3E26

#C85937

#D98C74

#E9BCAF

#FAEEEB

Rectangle

#D98C74

#C1D973

#73C1D9

#8B73D9

Compound

#D98C74

#D9BD73

#73C1D9

#738ED9

Variations

Lighter

#E0A28F

#E3BCB0

#ECD9D3

Darker

#CE5E3B

#943D22

#582212

Saturation

#B59E96

#D98B73

#EC8060

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D98C74

#B5AA72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D98C74

#9D9D77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D98C74

#D88B91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Candied Yams (m210-5) carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E29672

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D98C74

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF9B96

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#56AAC4

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: #D98C74;

CSS — background

background-color: #D98C74;

CSS Variable

--color-candied-yams-(m210-5): #D98C74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candied-yams-(m210-5)': '#D98C74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D98C74] text-[#D98C74]

SCSS

$candied-yams-(m210-5): #D98C74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D98C74?

#D98C74 is Candied Yams (m210-5), a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D98C74 warm or cool?

Candied Yams (m210-5) reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candied Yams (m210-5)?

Candied Yams (m210-5) works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Candied Yams (m210-5)?

Candied Yams (m210-5) pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Candied Yams (m210-5)?

You can download Candied Yams (m210-5) 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 Candied Yams (m210-5)?

The hex code is #D98C74. In RGB it's 217, 140, 116, and in HSL it's 14°, 57%, 65%.

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