ORANGES

Natural Twine

#DBC39B

RGB 219, 195, 155 · HSL 38°, 47%, 73% · CMYK 0, 11, 29, 14

Natural Twine is #DBC39B in HEX — rgb(219, 195, 155), hsl(38°, 47%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 14%).

Natural Twine pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 47%, 73%. 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#DBC39B

RGB219, 195, 155

HSL38°, 47%, 73%

HSV38°, 29%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 29, 14

Decimal14402459

CSS RGBrgb(219, 195, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 47%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

True Blonde 12-12

ΔE 0.6 · #DCC49B

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC6A0

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.2 · #E1C9A1

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 2.2 · #D9C09C

Behr

Straw Basket UL160-6

ΔE 2.2 · #D8C59B

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #E0C39D

Sherwin-Williams

Biltmore Buff SW7691

ΔE 2.4 · #E3C9A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 2.6 · #DEC8A3

Benjamin Moore

Shortbread CSP-970

ΔE 2.7 · #DCC396

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.7 · #D6C39E

Dulux

Beaten Track S15E3

ΔE 3.2 · #D1BC92

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.3 · #E6C9A2

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 4.1 · #DFC09E

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.7 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 7.2 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#DBC39B

#9AB2DB

Analogous

#DBA29A

#DBC39B

#D2DB9A

Triadic

#DBC39B

#9ADBC3

#C39ADB

Split-Complementary

#DBC39B

#9AD2DB

#A29ADB

Tetradic

#DBC39B

#9ADBA2

#9AB2DB

#DB9AD2

Monochromatic

#A17B3A

#C6A162

#DBC39B

#EFE4D2

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#DBC39B

#B2DB9A

#9AB2DB

#C39ADB

Compound

#DBC39B

#D2DB9A

#9AB2DB

#A29ADB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CFAE

#E6DAC5

#EFE9DF

Darker

#C9A361

#9B7431

#5C441B

Saturation

#C4BDB0

#DBC39A

#EDC888

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC39B

#D3C99B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC39B

#C7C7A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC39B

#DDBEC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Natural Twine 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

#E4BF8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC39B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C4B4

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.

#7894C5

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: #DBC39B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC39B;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-twine: #DBC39B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-twine': '#DBC39B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC39B] text-[#DBC39B]

SCSS

$natural-twine: #DBC39B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC39B?

#DBC39B is Natural Twine, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC39B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Twine?

Natural Twine 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 Natural Twine?

Natural Twine 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 Natural Twine?

You can download Natural Twine 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 Natural Twine?

The hex code is #DBC39B. In RGB it's 219, 195, 155, and in HSL it's 38°, 47%, 73%.

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