ORANGES

Nice Tan

#DBA37E

RGB 219, 163, 126 · HSL 24°, 56%, 68% · CMYK 0, 26, 42, 14

Nice Tan is #DBA37E in HEX — rgb(219, 163, 126), hsl(24°, 56%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 42%, 14%).

Nice Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 56%, 68%. 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#DBA37E

RGB219, 163, 126

HSL24°, 56%, 68%

HSV24°, 42%, 86%

CMYK0, 26, 42, 14

Decimal14394238

CSS RGBrgb(219, 163, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 56%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Windswept Canyon SW9010

ΔE 0.8 · #DBA480

Valspar

Peach Ice Cream 2007-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #DB9F7A

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 2.3 · #E0A380

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 2.6 · #D9A077

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 2.9 · #D29D7A

Benjamin Moore

Myrtle 061

ΔE 3.3 · #E6A984

PPG

Clay Fire 1070-4 · 16-26

ΔE 4.1 · #D8A686

Behr

Nairobi Dusk PPU3-10

ΔE 4.7 · #D9A788

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 4.9 · #D7A97F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Sue 1003

ΔE 4.9 · #D8AA86

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.7 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.1 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 11.1 · #F1BF8E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.8 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#DBA37E

#80B7DB

Analogous

#DB8089

#DBA37E

#DBD280

Triadic

#DBA37E

#80DBA4

#A480DB

Split-Complementary

#DBA37E

#80DBD2

#8089DB

Tetradic

#DBA37E

#89DB80

#80B7DB

#D280DB

Monochromatic

#97562B

#CA7A44

#DBA37E

#ECCFBB

#F9F1EB

Rectangle

#DBA37E

#B7DB80

#80B7DB

#A480DB

Compound

#DBA37E

#DBD280

#80B7DB

#8089DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2B699

#E5C9B7

#EEE0D7

Darker

#CF7D46

#9A5425

#5B3014

Saturation

#BBABA0

#DBA480

#EDA16E

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBA37E

#C2B67D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBA37E

#AEAE84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBA37E

#DB9FA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nice Tan 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

#E4A77A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBA37E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1AC9E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#609EC7

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: #DBA37E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBA37E;

CSS Variable

--color-nice-tan: #DBA37E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nice-tan': '#DBA37E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBA37E] text-[#DBA37E]

SCSS

$nice-tan: #DBA37E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBA37E?

#DBA37E is Nice Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBA37E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nice Tan?

Nice Tan 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 Nice Tan?

Nice Tan 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 Nice Tan?

You can download Nice Tan 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 Nice Tan?

The hex code is #DBA37E. In RGB it's 219, 163, 126, and in HSL it's 24°, 56%, 68%.

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