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Sheepskin

#D9B28B

RGB 217, 178, 139 · HSL 30°, 51%, 70% · CMYK 0, 18, 36, 15

Sheepskin is #D9B28B in HEX — rgb(217, 178, 139), hsl(30°, 51%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 36%, 15%).

Sheepskin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 51%, 70%. 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#D9B28B

RGB217, 178, 139

HSL30°, 51%, 70%

HSV30°, 36%, 85%

CMYK0, 18, 36, 15

Decimal14267019

CSS RGBrgb(217, 178, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 51%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Natural CSP-1065

ΔE 1.8 · #D7B38E

PPG

Cheddar Biscuit 1083-5

ΔE 2.2 · #D2AD87

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Cloud 245

ΔE 2.2 · #D4AF85

Behr

Santa Fe Tan BXC-67

ΔE 2.8 · #D7AE83

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 3 · #DDB994

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 3.1 · #DFB995

Vista Paint

Caramel Cloud C-244

ΔE 3.3 · #D2AF83

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129

ΔE 3.4 · #D2B084

Valspar

Sun Tan 3002-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #DCB995

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 4.5 · #E0B486

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.3 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 8.3 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.5 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.7 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 9.8 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.2 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 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

#D9B28B

#8BB2DA

Analogous

#DA8B8B

#D9B28B

#DADA8B

Triadic

#D9B28B

#8BDAB3

#B28BDA

Split-Complementary

#D9B28B

#8BDADA

#8B8BDA

Tetradic

#D9B28B

#8BDA8B

#8BB2DA

#DA8BDA

Monochromatic

#9A6632

#C78C52

#D9B28B

#ECD9C5

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#D9B28B

#B3DA8B

#8BB2DA

#B28BDA

Compound

#D9B28B

#DADA8B

#8BB2DA

#8B8BDA

Variations

Lighter

#E1C2A3

#E5D1BD

#EEE4DB

Darker

#CB8F53

#99622B

#5B3918

Saturation

#BEB3A7

#DAB38B

#ECB379

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9B28B

#C8BE8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9B28B

#B9B991

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9B28B

#DAADB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sheepskin 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

#E2B283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9B28B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB7A8

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.

#6B98C4

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: #D9B28B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9B28B;

CSS Variable

--color-sheepskin: #D9B28B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheepskin': '#D9B28B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9B28B] text-[#D9B28B]

SCSS

$sheepskin: #D9B28B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9B28B?

#D9B28B is Sheepskin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9B28B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheepskin?

Sheepskin 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 Sheepskin?

Sheepskin 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 Sheepskin?

You can download Sheepskin 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 Sheepskin?

The hex code is #D9B28B. In RGB it's 217, 178, 139, and in HSL it's 30°, 51%, 70%.

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