ORANGES

San

#DBB9A2

RGB 219, 185, 162 · HSL 24°, 44%, 75% · CMYK 0, 16, 26, 14

San is #DBB9A2 in HEX — rgb(219, 185, 162), hsl(24°, 44%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 26%, 14%).

San pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 44%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DBB9A2

RGB219, 185, 162

HSL24°, 44%, 75%

HSV24°, 26%, 86%

CMYK0, 16, 26, 14

Decimal14399906

CSS RGBrgb(219, 185, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 44%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Clementine 1219

Exact match

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D9B69F

Valspar

Mesa Sand 2004-8B

ΔE 1.9 · #DCBDA7

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 2 · #DBBBA7

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 2.1 · #D5B59C

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E0BFA8

Sherwin-Williams

Tower Tan SW7704

ΔE 2.4 · #D5B59B

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Calf 161

ΔE 2.5 · #E0BFA5

Vista Paint

Face of Innocence K-1069

ΔE 2.6 · #E1BFA5

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

ΔE 2.8 · #D8B8A6

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 2.8 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 3.7 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 4.3 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.4 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.6 · #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

#DBB9A2

#A3C5DB

Analogous

#DBA3A9

#DBB9A2

#DBD6A3

Triadic

#DBB9A2

#A3DBBA

#BAA3DB

Split-Complementary

#DBB9A2

#A3DBD6

#A3A9DB

Tetradic

#DBB9A2

#A9DBA3

#A3C5DB

#D6A3DB

Monochromatic

#A56940

#C6906C

#DBB9A2

#F1E3DA

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#DBB9A2

#C5DBA3

#A3C5DB

#BAA3DB

Compound

#DBB9A2

#DBD6A3

#A3C5DB

#A3A9DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C8B6

#E7D6CA

#F0E7E2

Darker

#C8906A

#9C5F36

#5C371E

Saturation

#C8BEB7

#DBBAA3

#EDB691

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

11.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB9A2

#CBC4A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB9A2

#BFBFA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB9A2

#DBB6BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

San 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

#E4B795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB9A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BCB9

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.

#80A9C5

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: #DBB9A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB9A2;

CSS Variable

--color-san: #DBB9A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'san': '#DBB9A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB9A2] text-[#DBB9A2]

SCSS

$san: #DBB9A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB9A2?

#DBB9A2 is San, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB9A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with San?

San 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 San?

San 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 San?

You can download San 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 San?

The hex code is #DBB9A2. In RGB it's 219, 185, 162, and in HSL it's 24°, 44%, 75%.

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