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Salmon

#DBA593

RGB 219, 165, 147 · HSL 15°, 50%, 72% · CMYK 0, 25, 33, 14

Salmon is #DBA593 in HEX — rgb(219, 165, 147), hsl(15°, 50%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 33%, 14%).

Salmon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 50%, 72%. 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#DBA593

RGB219, 165, 147

HSL15°, 50%, 72%

HSV15°, 33%, 86%

CMYK0, 25, 33, 14

Decimal14394771

CSS RGBrgb(219, 165, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 50%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

Exact match

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 0.6 · #D9A492

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 1.1 · #DDA896

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 1.8 · #D8A394

Vista Paint

Auburn Wave C-48

ΔE 2 · #D6A393

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 2.2 · #DAA48E

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 2.9 · #D6A496

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 3.2 · #E1A590

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #D09D8A

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 5 · #CD9C85

PPG

Hush Puppy 1199-4

ΔE 5.8 · #E4B095

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.9 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.4 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 13.6 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#DBA593

#94C9DB

Analogous

#DB94A6

#DBA593

#DBC994

Triadic

#DBA593

#94DBA6

#A694DB

Split-Complementary

#DBA593

#94DBC9

#94A6DB

Tetradic

#DBA593

#A6DB94

#94C9DB

#C994DB

Monochromatic

#A15036

#C8765B

#DBA593

#EED6CD

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#DBA593

#C9DB94

#94C9DB

#A694DB

Compound

#DBA593

#DBC994

#94C9DB

#94A6DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2B8A9

#E6CBC2

#EFE2DD

Darker

#CC765A

#9D492D

#5D2A19

Saturation

#C2B2AD

#DBA694

#ED9D82

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBA593

#C1B892

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBA593

#B0B095

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBA593

#DBA4A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Salmon 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

#E4A889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBA593

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1ADAE

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.

#72B1C6

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: #DBA593;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBA593;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon: #DBA593;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon': '#DBA593' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBA593] text-[#DBA593]

SCSS

$salmon: #DBA593;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBA593?

#DBA593 is Salmon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBA593 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon?

Salmon 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 Salmon?

Salmon 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 Salmon?

You can download Salmon 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 Salmon?

The hex code is #DBA593. In RGB it's 219, 165, 147, and in HSL it's 15°, 50%, 72%.

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