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Holmes Cream

#DBBB9E

RGB 219, 187, 158 · HSL 29°, 46%, 74% · CMYK 0, 15, 28, 14

Holmes Cream is #DBBB9E in HEX — rgb(219, 187, 158), hsl(29°, 46%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 28%, 14%).

Holmes Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 46%, 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#DBBB9E

RGB219, 187, 158

HSL29°, 46%, 74%

HSV29°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 15, 28, 14

Decimal14400414

CSS RGBrgb(219, 187, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 46%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dusty Gold S260-3

ΔE 1 · #D9BB9D

Benjamin Moore

Terra AF-195

ΔE 1.7 · #DEBFA0

Dunn-Edwards

Terracotta Sand DE6136

ΔE 2 · #D6BA9B

Vista Paint

Brownstone K-1027

ΔE 2.2 · #DDBC9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Calf 161

ΔE 2.3 · #E0BFA5

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Tan SW2828

ΔE 2.4 · #D3B699

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 2.4 · #E0BB9C

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 2.5 · #D3B79B

PPG

Weathered Sandstone 1082-4

ΔE 2.5 · #DFC0A6

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 2.9 · #E3BEA4

Valspar

Antelope 2005-6A

ΔE 3 · #E2BB9D

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 5.5 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 5.9 · #D1BAA5

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#DBBB9E

#9EBEDB

Analogous

#DB9E9F

#DBBB9E

#DBDA9E

Triadic

#DBBB9E

#9EDBBC

#BC9EDB

Split-Complementary

#DBBB9E

#9EDBDA

#9E9FDB

Tetradic

#DBBB9E

#9FDB9E

#9EBEDB

#DA9EDB

Monochromatic

#A46E3D

#C79566

#DBBB9E

#F0E3D6

#F8F2EC

Rectangle

#DBBB9E

#BEDB9E

#9EBEDB

#BC9EDB

Compound

#DBBB9E

#DBDA9E

#9EBEDB

#9E9FDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C9B2

#E7D7C8

#EFE8E0

Darker

#C99565

#9C6633

#5C3B1C

Saturation

#C6BCB4

#DBBC9E

#EDBB8C

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBBB9E

#CDC49E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBBB9E

#C1C1A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBBB9E

#DCB7BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Holmes Cream 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

#E4B992

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBBB9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BEB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7BA2C5

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: #DBBB9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBBB9E;

CSS Variable

--color-holmes-cream: #DBBB9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'holmes-cream': '#DBBB9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBBB9E] text-[#DBBB9E]

SCSS

$holmes-cream: #DBBB9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBBB9E?

#DBBB9E is Holmes Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBBB9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Holmes Cream?

Holmes Cream 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 Holmes Cream?

Holmes Cream 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 Holmes Cream?

You can download Holmes Cream 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 Holmes Cream?

The hex code is #DBBB9E. In RGB it's 219, 187, 158, and in HSL it's 29°, 46%, 74%.

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