ORANGES

Hazelnut Parfait

#D9BE9D

RGB 217, 190, 157 · HSL 33°, 44%, 73% · CMYK 0, 12, 28, 15

Hazelnut Parfait is #D9BE9D in HEX — rgb(217, 190, 157), hsl(33°, 44%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 15%).

Hazelnut Parfait pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 44%, 73%. 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#D9BE9D

RGB217, 190, 157

HSL33°, 44%, 73%

HSV33°, 28%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 28, 15

Decimal14270109

CSS RGBrgb(217, 190, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 44%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Soft Wheat BXC-40

ΔE 1.3 · #DAC19F

Dunn-Edwards

Terracotta Sand DE6136

ΔE 1.7 · #D6BA9B

Benjamin Moore

Terra AF-195

ΔE 2 · #DEBFA0

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2 · #DFC09E

Vista Paint

Persian Fable C-258

ΔE 2.2 · #D2BB9B

PPG

Pony Tail 1086-4

ΔE 2.3 · #D2BC9B

Dulux

Smooth Beech S13E3

ΔE 2.4 · #D2B896

Hallman-Lindsay

Persian Fable 259

ΔE 2.4 · #D2BB9C

Valspar

Warm Buff 3002-10A

ΔE 2.6 · #D1B796

Sherwin-Williams

Row House Tan SW7689

ΔE 2.7 · #D2BB9D

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.9 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.1 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.1 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5.3 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.3 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#D9BE9D

#9CB7D8

Analogous

#D89F9C

#D9BE9D

#D5D89C

Triadic

#D9BE9D

#9CD8BD

#BD9CD8

Split-Complementary

#D9BE9D

#9CD5D8

#9F9CD8

Tetradic

#D9BE9D

#9CD89F

#9CB7D8

#D89CD5

Monochromatic

#9E723D

#C39965

#D9BE9D

#EEE2D3

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#D9BE9D

#B7D89C

#9CB7D8

#BD9CD8

Compound

#D9BE9D

#D5D89C

#9CB7D8

#9F9CD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0CAB0

#E5D7C6

#EEE8DF

Darker

#C69A64

#986B35

#5A3F1D

Saturation

#C3BBB1

#D8BD9C

#ECBF89

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9BE9D

#CEC59D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9BE9D

#C3C3A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9BE9D

#DABABE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hazelnut Parfait 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

#E2BB91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9BE9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC0B5

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.

#7A9BC2

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: #D9BE9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9BE9D;

CSS Variable

--color-hazelnut-parfait: #D9BE9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hazelnut-parfait': '#D9BE9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9BE9D] text-[#D9BE9D]

SCSS

$hazelnut-parfait: #D9BE9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9BE9D?

#D9BE9D is Hazelnut Parfait, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9BE9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hazelnut Parfait?

Hazelnut Parfait 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 Hazelnut Parfait?

Hazelnut Parfait 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 Hazelnut Parfait?

You can download Hazelnut Parfait 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 Hazelnut Parfait?

The hex code is #D9BE9D. In RGB it's 217, 190, 157, and in HSL it's 33°, 44%, 73%.

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