ORANGES

Brandy

#DCB68A

RGB 220, 182, 138 · HSL 32°, 54%, 70% · CMYK 0, 17, 37, 14

Brandy is #DCB68A in HEX — rgb(220, 182, 138), hsl(32°, 54%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 14%).

Brandy pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 54%, 70%. 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#DCB68A

RGB220, 182, 138

HSL32°, 54%, 70%

HSV32°, 37%, 86%

CMYK0, 17, 37, 14

Decimal14464650

CSS RGBrgb(220, 182, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 54%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fortune Cookie UL150-4

ΔE 1.1 · #DCB789

Hallman-Lindsay

Living Large 254

ΔE 1.5 · #D7B387

Benjamin Moore

Boardwalk 1102 · CC-410

ΔE 2 · #D6B488

Kilz

Roasted Peanut LD240-02

ΔE 2.3 · #DDB989

Vista Paint

Living Large C-253

ΔE 2.4 · #D5B487

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #D4B488

Sherwin-Williams

Dakota Wheat SW9023

ΔE 2.8 · #E1BD8E

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 3 · #D8B98C

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 3.4 · #E3BF94

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 3.8 · #D0B082

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.1 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.5 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 8 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#DCB68A

#89B0DC

Analogous

#DC8C89

#DCB68A

#D9DC89

Triadic

#DCB68A

#89DCB5

#B589DC

Split-Complementary

#DCB68A

#89D9DC

#8C89DC

Tetradic

#DCB68A

#89DC8C

#89B0DC

#DC89D9

Monochromatic

#9D6A2F

#CA904E

#DCB68A

#EDDAC4

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#DCB68A

#B0DC89

#89B0DC

#B589DC

Compound

#DCB68A

#D9DC89

#89B0DC

#8C89DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C4A1

#E6D3BC

#EEE5DA

Darker

#CE934F

#9C6628

#5D3B16

Saturation

#BFB3A6

#DCB589

#EDB678

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCB68A

#CCC18A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCB68A

#BDBD91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCB68A

#DDB1B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brandy 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

#E4B583

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCB68A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BAA7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#6895C7

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: #DCB68A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCB68A;

CSS Variable

--color-brandy: #DCB68A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandy': '#DCB68A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCB68A] text-[#DCB68A]

SCSS

$brandy: #DCB68A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB68A?

#DCB68A is Brandy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCB68A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brandy?

Brandy 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 Brandy?

Brandy 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 Brandy?

You can download Brandy 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 Brandy?

The hex code is #DCB68A. In RGB it's 220, 182, 138, and in HSL it's 32°, 54%, 70%.

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