ORANGES
Richmond Bisque
#D9C6A6
Reading light, Richmond Bisque lands in the oranges family at HSL 38°, 40%, 75%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Richmond Bisque HC-177
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D9C6A6?
#D9C6A6 is Richmond Bisque, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #D9C6A6 warm or cool?
Richmond Bisque reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Richmond Bisque?
Richmond Bisque 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 Richmond Bisque?
Richmond Bisque 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 Richmond Bisque?
You can download Richmond Bisque 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 RGB value of #D9C6A6?
#D9C6A6 converts to RGB 217, 198, 166.