ORANGES

Birch Beige

#D9C3A1

RGB 217, 195, 161 · HSL 36°, 42%, 74% · CMYK 0, 10, 26, 15

Birch Beige is #D9C3A1 in HEX — rgb(217, 195, 161), hsl(36°, 42%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 15%).

Birch Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 42%, 74%. 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#D9C3A1

RGB217, 195, 161

HSL36°, 42%, 74%

HSV36°, 26%, 85%

CMYK0, 10, 26, 15

Decimal14271393

CSS RGBrgb(217, 195, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 42%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Birch Beige 1094-3

Exact match

Behr

Pale Wheat UL160-7

ΔE 0.8 · #D8C19F

Benjamin Moore

Squire 1068

ΔE 0.9 · #DBC5A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Spanish Cream 295

ΔE 1 · #D6C2A0

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 1.5 · #D4C19F

Sherwin-Williams

Toasted Pine Nut SW7696

ΔE 1.6 · #DCC6A6

Vista Paint

Spanish Cream C-294

ΔE 1.8 · #D4C29F

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 1.9 · #D9C09C

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C39E

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.6 · #DDCAA7

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 3.7 · #DFC09E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.9 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.7 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.1 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D9C3A1

#A1B7D9

Analogous

#D9A6A1

#D9C3A1

#D3D9A1

Triadic

#D9C3A1

#A1D9C2

#C2A1D9

Split-Complementary

#D9C3A1

#A1D3D9

#A6A1D9

Tetradic

#D9C3A1

#A1D9A6

#A1B7D9

#D9A1D3

Monochromatic

#9F7A41

#C29F6B

#D9C3A1

#EFE5D7

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#D9C3A1

#B7D9A1

#A1B7D9

#C2A1D9

Compound

#D9C3A1

#D3D9A1

#A1B7D9

#A6A1D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0CEB4

#E5DAC9

#EFE9E1

Darker

#C5A069

#987138

#5A421F

Saturation

#C5BEB4

#D9C2A1

#ECC68E

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C3A1

#D1C8A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C3A1

#C7C7A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C3A1

#DABFC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Birch Beige 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

#E2BF94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C3A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC4B8

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.

#7F9AC2

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: #D9C3A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C3A1;

CSS Variable

--color-birch-beige: #D9C3A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'birch-beige': '#D9C3A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C3A1] text-[#D9C3A1]

SCSS

$birch-beige: #D9C3A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C3A1?

#D9C3A1 is Birch Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C3A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Birch Beige?

Birch Beige 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 Birch Beige?

Birch Beige 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 Birch Beige?

You can download Birch Beige 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 Birch Beige?

The hex code is #D9C3A1. In RGB it's 217, 195, 161, and in HSL it's 36°, 42%, 74%.

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