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Angel Breath

#DCAF9F

RGB 220, 175, 159 · HSL 16°, 47%, 74% · CMYK 0, 20, 28, 14

Angel Breath is #DCAF9F in HEX — rgb(220, 175, 159), hsl(16°, 47%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 28%, 14%).

Angel Breath pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 47%, 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#DCAF9F

RGB220, 175, 159

HSL16°, 47%, 74%

HSV16°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 20, 28, 14

Decimal14462879

CSS RGBrgb(220, 175, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 47%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

Exact match

Vista Paint

Angel Breath C-42

ΔE 0.9 · #DAAF9E

PPG

Summer Tan 1067-4

ΔE 1.8 · #E0B4A4

Benjamin Moore

Crazy 053

ΔE 2.5 · #E3B6A6

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Salmon SW6331

ΔE 2.6 · #E2B6A7

Dulux

Piglet S08E3

ΔE 2.8 · #DDB5A5

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 2.9 · #D4AC99

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 3.6 · #DBAC96

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 4 · #D2A994

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.2 · #D6A496

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 4.2 · #CFA699

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.4 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 8.7 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 15 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DCAF9F

#9ECBDC

Analogous

#DC9EAC

#DCAF9F

#DCCD9E

Triadic

#DCAF9F

#9EDCAE

#AE9EDC

Split-Complementary

#DCAF9F

#9EDCCD

#9EACDC

Tetradic

#DCAF9F

#ACDC9E

#9ECBDC

#CD9EDC

Monochromatic

#A5583B

#C88065

#DCAF9F

#F0DDD6

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#DCAF9F

#CBDC9E

#9ECBDC

#AE9EDC

Compound

#DCAF9F

#DCCD9E

#9ECBDC

#9EACDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3BEB1

#E7D0C7

#EFE4E0

Darker

#CA7F64

#9D4F32

#5D2D1C

Saturation

#C6B8B3

#DCAE9E

#EDA68C

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCAF9F

#C6BF9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCAF9F

#B8B8A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCAF9F

#DCAEB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Angel Breath 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

#E4B092

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCAF9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B5B7

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.

#7BB2C6

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: #DCAF9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCAF9F;

CSS Variable

--color-angel-breath: #DCAF9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angel-breath': '#DCAF9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCAF9F] text-[#DCAF9F]

SCSS

$angel-breath: #DCAF9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCAF9F?

#DCAF9F is Angel Breath, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCAF9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Angel Breath?

Angel Breath 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 Angel Breath?

Angel Breath 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 Angel Breath?

You can download Angel Breath 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 Angel Breath?

The hex code is #DCAF9F. In RGB it's 220, 175, 159, and in HSL it's 16°, 47%, 74%.

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