ORANGES

Toasted Marshmallow

#DABD84

RGB 218, 189, 132 · HSL 40°, 54%, 69% · CMYK 0, 13, 39, 15

Toasted Marshmallow is #DABD84 in HEX — rgb(218, 189, 132), hsl(40°, 54%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 39%, 15%).

Toasted Marshmallow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 54%, 69%. 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#DABD84

RGB218, 189, 132

HSL40°, 54%, 69%

HSV40°, 39%, 85%

CMYK0, 13, 39, 15

Decimal14335364

CSS RGBrgb(218, 189, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 54%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

Exact match

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 1 · #DDBF85

Benjamin Moore

Chestertown HC-9

ΔE 1.2 · #DEC087

PPG

Hummus 16-10

ΔE 1.5 · #D9BC86

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 2.5 · #DFBD87

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 2.8 · #D2BA83

Vista Paint

Bag of Gold C-896

ΔE 2.9 · #E0BE89

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

ΔE 3.1 · #E0C38E

Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

ΔE 3.2 · #D7BB88

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 3.2 · #DCC182

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 3.4 · #E3C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bag Of Gold 897

ΔE 3.5 · #E1BD88

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.5 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.7 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.2 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#DABD84

#85A2DB

Analogous

#DB9385

#DABD84

#CCDB85

Triadic

#DABD84

#85DBBE

#BE85DB

Split-Complementary

#DABD84

#85CCDB

#9385DB

Tetradic

#DABD84

#85DB93

#85A2DB

#DB85CC

Monochromatic

#99752E

#C99F4A

#DABD84

#ECDEC0

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#DABD84

#A2DB85

#85A2DB

#BE85DB

Compound

#DABD84

#CCDB85

#85A2DB

#9385DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CB9E

#E5D7BA

#EEE7D9

Darker

#CEA24C

#9A7427

#5B4415

Saturation

#BDB4A3

#DBBE85

#EDC473

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DABD84

#D0C484

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DABD84

#C2C28D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DABD84

#DCB6BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Toasted Marshmallow 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

#E3BA7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DABD84

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0BFA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#6585C6

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: #DABD84;

CSS — background

background-color: #DABD84;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted-marshmallow: #DABD84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted-marshmallow': '#DABD84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DABD84] text-[#DABD84]

SCSS

$toasted-marshmallow: #DABD84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DABD84?

#DABD84 is Toasted Marshmallow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DABD84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasted Marshmallow?

Toasted Marshmallow 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 Toasted Marshmallow?

Toasted Marshmallow 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 Toasted Marshmallow?

You can download Toasted Marshmallow 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 Toasted Marshmallow?

The hex code is #DABD84. In RGB it's 218, 189, 132, and in HSL it's 40°, 54%, 69%.

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