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Expedition Khaki

#DBBF90

RGB 219, 191, 144 · HSL 38°, 51%, 71% · CMYK 0, 13, 34, 14

Expedition Khaki is #DBBF90 in HEX — rgb(219, 191, 144), hsl(38°, 51%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 34%, 14%).

Expedition Khaki pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 51%, 71%. 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#DBBF90

RGB219, 191, 144

HSL38°, 51%, 71%

HSV38°, 34%, 86%

CMYK0, 13, 34, 14

Decimal14401424

CSS RGBrgb(219, 191, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 51%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cupola Yellow SW7692

ΔE 1.9 · #DCBC8E

Behr

Mineral Yellow BXC-34

ΔE 1.9 · #D6BB8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Corn Chowder 876

ΔE 2.2 · #E1C595

Benjamin Moore

Shortbread CSP-970

ΔE 2.2 · #DCC396

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 2.2 · #D4BA8C

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #D4BC8E

PPG

Halo 1091-4

ΔE 2.3 · #E2C392

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 2.4 · #E1C290

Vista Paint

Corn Chowder C-875

ΔE 2.6 · #DFC491

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.3 · #DFC795

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #CFB78B

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 4.1 · #E3C28D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.7 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.1 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5.9 · #EFCB9B

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#DBBF90

#8FABDB

Analogous

#DB998F

#DBBF90

#D1DB8F

Triadic

#DBBF90

#8FDBBF

#BF8FDB

Split-Complementary

#DBBF90

#8FD1DB

#998FDB

Tetradic

#DBBF90

#8FDB99

#8FABDB

#DB8FD1

Monochromatic

#9E7733

#C89E56

#DBBF90

#EEE0C9

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#DBBF90

#ABDB8F

#8FABDB

#BF8FDB

Compound

#DBBF90

#D1DB8F

#8FABDB

#998FDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CCA6

#E6D8BF

#EEE8DC

Darker

#CCA156

#9B722C

#5C4318

Saturation

#C0B8AA

#DBBF8F

#EDC47D

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBBF90

#D1C690

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBBF90

#C4C497

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBBF90

#DDB9BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Expedition Khaki 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

#E4BC87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBBF90

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C1AB

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.

#6E8EC6

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: #DBBF90;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBBF90;

CSS Variable

--color-expedition-khaki: #DBBF90;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'expedition-khaki': '#DBBF90' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBBF90] text-[#DBBF90]

SCSS

$expedition-khaki: #DBBF90;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBBF90?

#DBBF90 is Expedition Khaki, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBBF90 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Expedition Khaki?

Expedition Khaki 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 Expedition Khaki?

Expedition Khaki 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 Expedition Khaki?

You can download Expedition Khaki 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 Expedition Khaki?

The hex code is #DBBF90. In RGB it's 219, 191, 144, and in HSL it's 38°, 51%, 71%.

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