ORANGES

Butterscotch Sundae

#DBB486

RGB 219, 180, 134 · HSL 32°, 54%, 69% · CMYK 0, 18, 39, 14

Butterscotch Sundae is #DBB486 in HEX — rgb(219, 180, 134), hsl(32°, 54%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 39%, 14%).

Butterscotch Sundae pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#DBB486

RGB219, 180, 134

HSL32°, 54%, 69%

HSV32°, 39%, 86%

CMYK0, 18, 39, 14

Decimal14398598

CSS RGBrgb(219, 180, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 54%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fortune Cookie UL150-4

ΔE 1.3 · #DCB789

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2165-40

ΔE 1.7 · #D9B382

Hallman-Lindsay

Living Large 254

ΔE 1.8 · #D7B387

Kilz

Roasted Peanut LD240-02

ΔE 2.2 · #DDB989

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #DCB482

Vista Paint

Living Large C-253

ΔE 2.7 · #D5B487

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129

ΔE 3 · #D2B084

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 3.4 · #DAAF7D

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 3.6 · #D0B082

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.8 · #D9B27D

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 3.8 · #D8B98C

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.1 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 8.6 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.4 · #C2B078

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

#DBB486

#85ADDB

Analogous

#DB8885

#DBB486

#D8DB85

Triadic

#DBB486

#85DBB3

#B385DB

Split-Complementary

#DBB486

#85D8DB

#8885DB

Tetradic

#DBB486

#85DB88

#85ADDB

#DB85D8

Monochromatic

#99672E

#C98E4A

#DBB486

#ECD8C0

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#DBB486

#ADDB85

#85ADDB

#B385DB

Compound

#DBB486

#D8DB85

#85ADDB

#8885DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C29E

#E5D1BA

#EEE4D9

Darker

#CE914C

#9A6527

#5B3B15

Saturation

#BDB1A3

#DBB385

#EDB473

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB486

#CBBF86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB486

#BBBB8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB486

#DCAFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butterscotch Sundae 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

#E4B480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB486

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B9A4

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.

#6592C6

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: #DBB486;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB486;

CSS Variable

--color-butterscotch-sundae: #DBB486;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butterscotch-sundae': '#DBB486' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB486] text-[#DBB486]

SCSS

$butterscotch-sundae: #DBB486;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB486?

#DBB486 is Butterscotch Sundae, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB486 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butterscotch Sundae?

Butterscotch Sundae 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 Butterscotch Sundae?

Butterscotch Sundae 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 Butterscotch Sundae?

You can download Butterscotch Sundae 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 Butterscotch Sundae?

The hex code is #DBB486. In RGB it's 219, 180, 134, and in HSL it's 32°, 54%, 69%.

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