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Fortune Cookie

#DCB789

RGB 220, 183, 137 · HSL 33°, 54%, 70% · CMYK 0, 17, 38, 14

Fortune Cookie is #DCB789 in HEX — rgb(220, 183, 137), hsl(33°, 54%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 38%, 14%).

Fortune Cookie pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 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#DCB789
RGB220, 183, 137
HSL33°, 54%, 70%
HSV33°, 38%, 86%
CMYK0, 17, 38, 14
Decimal14464905
CSS RGBrgb(220, 183, 137)
CSS HSLhsl(33, 54%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fortune Cookie UL150-4

Exact match

Kilz

Roasted Peanut LD240-02

ΔE 1.2 · #DDB989

Hallman-Lindsay

Living Large 254

ΔE 1.8 · #D7B387

Benjamin Moore

Boardwalk 1102 · CC-410

ΔE 2.1 · #D6B488

Sherwin-Williams

Dakota Wheat SW9023

ΔE 2.2 · #E1BD8E

Vista Paint

Living Large C-253

ΔE 2.3 · #D5B487

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 2.7 · #D8B98C

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #D4B488

Dulux

Birdseed S12F3

ΔE 3.4 · #E1BF8D

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 3.4 · #E1BB87

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.4 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.4 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.1 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.4 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.1 · #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

#DCB789
#89AEDC

Analogous

#DC8D89
#DCB789
#D8DC89

Triadic

#DCB789
#89DCB7
#B789DC

Split-Complementary

#DCB789
#89D8DC
#8D89DC

Tetradic

#DCB789
#89DC8D
#89AEDC
#DC89D8

Monochromatic

#9D6C2F
#CA924E
#DCB789
#EDDBC4
#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#DCB789
#AEDC89
#89AEDC
#B789DC

Compound

#DCB789
#D8DC89
#89AEDC
#8D89DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C5A1
#E6D3BC
#EEE5DA

Darker

#CE954F
#9C6828
#5D3D16

Saturation

#BFB4A6
#DCB789
#EDB878

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)

Aa

vs White

1.88:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCB789
#CDC189

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCB789
#BEBE90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCB789
#DDB2B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fortune Cookie 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

#E4B682

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCB789

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BBA6

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.

#6893C7

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

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: #DCB789;
CSS — background 
background-color: #DCB789;
CSS Variable 
--color-fortune-cookie: #DCB789;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'fortune-cookie': '#DCB789' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#DCB789] text-[#DCB789]
SCSS 
$fortune-cookie: #DCB789;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB789?

#DCB789 is Fortune Cookie, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCB789 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fortune Cookie?

Fortune Cookie 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 Fortune Cookie?

Fortune Cookie 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 Fortune Cookie?

You can download Fortune Cookie 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 Fortune Cookie?

The hex code is #DCB789. In RGB it's 220, 183, 137, and in HSL it's 33°, 54%, 70%.

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