ORANGES

Tracery

#DBB9A0

RGB 219, 185, 160 · HSL 25°, 45%, 74% · CMYK 0, 16, 27, 14

Tracery is #DBB9A0 in HEX — rgb(219, 185, 160), hsl(25°, 45%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 27%, 14%).

Tracery pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 45%, 74%. 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#DBB9A0

RGB219, 185, 160

HSL25°, 45%, 74%

HSV25°, 27%, 86%

CMYK0, 16, 27, 14

Decimal14399904

CSS RGBrgb(219, 185, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 45%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Clementine 1219

ΔE 1.1 · #DBB9A2

Behr

Pumpkin Cream PPU3-9

ΔE 1.1 · #DBB99E

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 1.8 · #D5B59C

Sherwin-Williams

Tower Tan SW7704

ΔE 1.9 · #D5B59B

Vista Paint

Face of Innocence K-1069

ΔE 2.2 · #E1BFA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Calf 161

ΔE 2.2 · #E0BFA5

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 2.4 · #E3BEA4

Valspar

Mesa Sand 2004-8B

ΔE 2.5 · #DCBDA7

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E0BFA8

PPG

Weathered Sandstone 1082-4

ΔE 2.6 · #DFC0A6

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 3.1 · #D3B79B

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.7 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#DBB9A0

#9FC2DB

Analogous

#DB9FA4

#DBB9A0

#DBD69F

Triadic

#DBB9A0

#9FDBB8

#B89FDB

Split-Complementary

#DBB9A0

#9FDBD6

#9FA4DB

Tetradic

#DBB9A0

#A4DB9F

#9FC2DB

#D69FDB

Monochromatic

#A3683E

#C58F67

#DBB9A0

#F0E1D6

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#DBB9A0

#C2DB9F

#9FC2DB

#B89FDB

Compound

#DBB9A0

#DBD69F

#9FC2DB

#9FA4DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C6B2

#E6D5C8

#EFE7E0

Darker

#C88F66

#9B5F34

#5C371D

Saturation

#C6BBB4

#DBB89F

#EDB58D

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB9A0

#CCC4A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB9A0

#BFBFA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB9A0

#DCB6BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tracery 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

#E4B793

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB9A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BCB7

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.

#7CA6C5

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: #DBB9A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB9A0;

CSS Variable

--color-tracery: #DBB9A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tracery': '#DBB9A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB9A0] text-[#DBB9A0]

SCSS

$tracery: #DBB9A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB9A0?

#DBB9A0 is Tracery, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB9A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tracery?

Tracery 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 Tracery?

Tracery 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 Tracery?

You can download Tracery 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 Tracery?

The hex code is #DBB9A0. In RGB it's 219, 185, 160, and in HSL it's 25°, 45%, 74%.

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