ORANGES

Serendipity

#DAB192

RGB 218, 177, 146 · HSL 26°, 49%, 71% · CMYK 0, 19, 33, 15

Serendipity is #DAB192 in HEX — rgb(218, 177, 146), hsl(26°, 49%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 33%, 15%).

Serendipity pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 49%, 71%. 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#DAB192

RGB218, 177, 146

HSL26°, 49%, 71%

HSV26°, 33%, 85%

CMYK0, 19, 33, 15

Decimal14332306

CSS RGBrgb(218, 177, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 49%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Serendipity AF-205

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sunset Cove DEC708

ΔE 1.8 · #DCB397

Vista Paint

Tea Cookie C-1001

ΔE 2 · #DEB695

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Lace historic-blonde-lace

ΔE 2.1 · #D6B194

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 2.3 · #E0B392

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #D1AA8A

PPG

Cinnamon Frost 1081-4

ΔE 3 · #D3B191

Behr

Butterscotch Amber MQ2-4

ΔE 3 · #D1AD90

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 3.7 · #DFB995

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 3.8 · #E0BB9C

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.7 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 8.9 · #DCB8A8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 10.2 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 15.7 · #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

#DAB192

#91BAD9

Analogous

#D99196

#DAB192

#D9D491

Triadic

#DAB192

#91D9B0

#B091D9

Split-Complementary

#DAB192

#91D9D4

#9196D9

Tetradic

#DAB192

#96D991

#91BAD9

#D491D9

Monochromatic

#9C6235

#C68758

#DAB192

#EDD9CA

#F8F1EC

Rectangle

#DAB192

#BAD991

#91BAD9

#B091D9

Compound

#DAB192

#D9D491

#91BAD9

#9196D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1C0A7

#E5D0C0

#EEE4DC

Darker

#CA8958

#995C2E

#5B3619

Saturation

#C0B4AA

#D9B091

#ECAE7E

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAB192

#C8BE92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAB192

#B9B997

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAB192

#DBADB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Serendipity 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

#E3B189

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAB192

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B6AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#70A0C4

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: #DAB192;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAB192;

CSS Variable

--color-serendipity: #DAB192;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'serendipity': '#DAB192' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAB192] text-[#DAB192]

SCSS

$serendipity: #DAB192;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAB192?

#DAB192 is Serendipity, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DAB192 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Serendipity?

Serendipity 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 Serendipity?

Serendipity 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 Serendipity?

You can download Serendipity 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 Serendipity?

The hex code is #DAB192. In RGB it's 218, 177, 146, and in HSL it's 26°, 49%, 71%.

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