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Blonde

#DCBD92

RGB 220, 189, 146 · HSL 35°, 51%, 72% · CMYK 0, 14, 34, 14

Blonde is #DCBD92 in HEX — rgb(220, 189, 146), hsl(35°, 51%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 34%, 14%).

Blonde pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 51%, 72%. 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#DCBD92

RGB220, 189, 146

HSL35°, 51%, 72%

HSV35°, 34%, 86%

CMYK0, 14, 34, 14

Decimal14466450

CSS RGBrgb(220, 189, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 51%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Blonde SW6128

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ferncliffe K-996

ΔE 1.7 · #DEC197

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 1.9 · #D8B98C

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E0C298

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 2.3 · #E3BF94

Hallman-Lindsay

Asian Jute historic-asian-jute

ΔE 2.8 · #D4B78F

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E3C293

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 2.9 · #D4BA8C

Benjamin Moore

Shortbread CSP-970

ΔE 3.1 · #DCC396

Valspar

Young At Heart 3003-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #D4B488

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.2 · #DFC795

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.3 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.5 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.2 · #EFCB9B

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.4 · #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

#DCBD92

#93B2DC

Analogous

#DC9993

#DCBD92

#D6DC93

Triadic

#DCBD92

#93DCBE

#BE93DC

Split-Complementary

#DCBD92

#93D6DC

#9993DC

Tetradic

#DCBD92

#93DC99

#93B2DC

#DC93D6

Monochromatic

#A27434

#C99B59

#DCBD92

#EFE1CD

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#DCBD92

#B2DC93

#93B2DC

#BE93DC

Compound

#DCBD92

#D6DC93

#93B2DC

#9993DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3CBA9

#E7D7C2

#EFE7DD

Darker

#CD9D59

#9E6E2C

#5D4018

Saturation

#C3B9AD

#DCBE93

#EEC182

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCBD92

#D0C592

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCBD92

#C3C398

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCBD92

#DEB8BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blonde 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

#E4BA89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCBD92

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BFAD

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.

#7195C7

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: #DCBD92;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCBD92;

CSS Variable

--color-blonde: #DCBD92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blonde': '#DCBD92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCBD92] text-[#DCBD92]

SCSS

$blonde: #DCBD92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCBD92?

#DCBD92 is Blonde, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCBD92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blonde?

Blonde 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 Blonde?

Blonde 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 Blonde?

You can download Blonde 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 Blonde?

The hex code is #DCBD92. In RGB it's 220, 189, 146, and in HSL it's 35°, 51%, 72%.

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