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San Carlos Plaza

#D9BB8E

RGB 217, 187, 142 · HSL 36°, 50%, 70% · CMYK 0, 14, 35, 15

San Carlos Plaza is #D9BB8E in HEX — rgb(217, 187, 142), hsl(36°, 50%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 35%, 15%).

San Carlos Plaza pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 50%, 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#D9BB8E

RGB217, 187, 142

HSL36°, 50%, 70%

HSV36°, 35%, 85%

CMYK0, 14, 35, 15

Decimal14269326

CSS RGBrgb(217, 187, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 50%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 0.8 · #D8B98C

Sherwin-Williams

Cupola Yellow SW7692

ΔE 1.1 · #DCBC8E

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 1.8 · #D4BA8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 1.9 · #D5B688

Vista Paint

Asian Jute C-1340

ΔE 2.1 · #D5BA90

Behr

Mineral Yellow BXC-34

ΔE 2.3 · #D6BB8A

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 2.5 · #D4BC8E

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 2.6 · #D4B488

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 1110

ΔE 2.8 · #D5B486

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 3.3 · #E3BF94

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5 · #DFC795

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5 · #E3C28D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.1 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.8 · #EFCB9B

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9 · #C2B078

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

#D9BB8E

#8CABD9

Analogous

#D9948C

#D9BB8E

#D1D98C

Triadic

#D9BB8E

#8CD9BA

#BA8CD9

Split-Complementary

#D9BB8E

#8CD1D9

#948CD9

Tetradic

#D9BB8E

#8CD994

#8CABD9

#D98CD1

Monochromatic

#997033

#C69853

#D9BB8E

#ECDDC6

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#D9BB8E

#ABD98C

#8CABD9

#BA8CD9

Compound

#D9BB8E

#D1D98C

#8CABD9

#948CD9

Variations

Lighter

#E0C8A3

#E5D5BE

#EEE6DB

Darker

#CA9B54

#986D2C

#5A4018

Saturation

#BEB5A7

#D9BA8C

#ECBE79

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9BB8E

#CEC38E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9BB8E

#C1C195

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9BB8E

#DBB5BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

San Carlos Plaza 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

#E2B986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9BB8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBEAA

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.

#6C8FC4

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: #D9BB8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9BB8E;

CSS Variable

--color-san-carlos-plaza: #D9BB8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'san-carlos-plaza': '#D9BB8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9BB8E] text-[#D9BB8E]

SCSS

$san-carlos-plaza: #D9BB8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9BB8E?

#D9BB8E is San Carlos Plaza, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9BB8E warm or cool?

San Carlos Plaza reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with San Carlos Plaza?

San Carlos Plaza 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 San Carlos Plaza?

San Carlos Plaza 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 San Carlos Plaza?

You can download San Carlos Plaza 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 San Carlos Plaza?

The hex code is #D9BB8E. In RGB it's 217, 187, 142, and in HSL it's 36°, 50%, 70%.

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