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Soft Chamois

#DBB37A

RGB 219, 179, 122 · HSL 35°, 57%, 67% · CMYK 0, 18, 44, 14

Soft Chamois is #DBB37A in HEX — rgb(219, 179, 122), hsl(35°, 57%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 44%, 14%).

Soft Chamois pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 57%, 67%. 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#DBB37A

RGB219, 179, 122

HSL35°, 57%, 67%

HSV35°, 44%, 86%

CMYK0, 18, 44, 14

Decimal14398330

CSS RGBrgb(219, 179, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 57%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Chamois S13F4

Exact match

Behr

Mustard Field HDC-AC-08

ΔE 0.9 · #D9B177

Valspar

Ambitious 3005-5C

ΔE 1.5 · #D8AF77

Benjamin Moore

Tavern CW-375

ΔE 1.9 · #D7AF74

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 2.2 · #D9B27D

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 2.2 · #D5B176

PPG

Drops Of Honey 1090-4

ΔE 2.2 · #D4AE76

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 3.5 · #DFBB7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 3.5 · #D1B075

Vista Paint

Goby Desert C-897

ΔE 3.5 · #D3AB6F

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 3.8 · #DFB575

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.7 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.5 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.5 · #E3C28D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.9 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#DBB37A

#7BA3DB

Analogous

#DB837B

#DBB37A

#D3DB7B

Triadic

#DBB37A

#7BDBB3

#B37BDB

Split-Complementary

#DBB37A

#7BD3DB

#837BDB

Tetradic

#DBB37A

#7BDB83

#7BA3DB

#DB7BD3

Monochromatic

#946729

#CA903F

#DBB37A

#EBD5B7

#FAF3EB

Rectangle

#DBB37A

#A3DB7B

#7BA3DB

#B37BDB

Compound

#DBB37A

#D3DB7B

#7BA3DB

#837BDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C295

#E5D1B4

#EDE4D6

Darker

#CF9442

#996823

#5B3D13

Saturation

#B9AD9C

#DBB37B

#EDB669

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB37A

#CBBE7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB37A

#BBBB83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB37A

#DDACB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft Chamois 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

#E4B377

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB37A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B89B

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.

#5C88C6

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: #DBB37A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB37A;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-chamois: #DBB37A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-chamois': '#DBB37A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB37A] text-[#DBB37A]

SCSS

$soft-chamois: #DBB37A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB37A?

#DBB37A is Soft Chamois, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB37A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Chamois?

Soft Chamois 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 Soft Chamois?

Soft Chamois 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 Soft Chamois?

You can download Soft Chamois 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 Soft Chamois?

The hex code is #DBB37A. In RGB it's 219, 179, 122, and in HSL it's 35°, 57%, 67%.

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