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Natural Rice Beige

#DCC39F

RGB 220, 195, 159 · HSL 35°, 47%, 74% · CMYK 0, 11, 28, 14

Natural Rice Beige is #DCC39F in HEX — rgb(220, 195, 159), hsl(35°, 47%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 28%, 14%).

Natural Rice Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#DCC39F

RGB220, 195, 159

HSL35°, 47%, 74%

HSV35°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 28, 14

Decimal14467999

CSS RGBrgb(220, 195, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 47%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Slender Reed S290-3

ΔE 0.9 · #DFC5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 1.1 · #D9C09C

PPG

Golden Ecru 1095-4

ΔE 1.7 · #D8C39F

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC6A0

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 2 · #E0C39D

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 2 · #DEC8A3

Benjamin Moore

Squire 1068

ΔE 2.2 · #DBC5A4

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.5 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2.6 · #DFC09E

Sherwin-Williams

Toasted Pine Nut SW7696

ΔE 2.7 · #DCC6A6

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.8 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.3 · #E6C9A2

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 3.3 · #DDCAA7

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.7 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.8 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#DCC39F

#9EB8DC

Analogous

#DCA39E

#DCC39F

#D7DC9E

Triadic

#DCC39F

#9EDCC2

#C29EDC

Split-Complementary

#DCC39F

#9ED7DC

#A39EDC

Tetradic

#DCC39F

#9EDCA3

#9EB8DC

#DC9ED7

Monochromatic

#A5793B

#C89F65

#DCC39F

#F0E5D6

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#DCC39F

#B8DC9E

#9EB8DC

#C29EDC

Compound

#DCC39F

#D7DC9E

#9EB8DC

#A39EDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3CEB1

#E7DAC7

#EFE9E0

Darker

#CAA064

#9D7132

#5D421C

Saturation

#C6BEB3

#DCC29E

#EDC58C

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC39F

#D3C99F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC39F

#C8C8A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC39F

#DDBEC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Natural Rice Beige 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

#E4BF92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC39F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C4B7

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.

#7B9AC6

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: #DCC39F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC39F;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-rice-beige: #DCC39F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-rice-beige': '#DCC39F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC39F] text-[#DCC39F]

SCSS

$natural-rice-beige: #DCC39F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC39F?

#DCC39F is Natural Rice Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC39F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Rice Beige?

Natural Rice Beige 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 Rice Beige?

Natural Rice Beige 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 Rice Beige?

You can download Natural Rice Beige 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 Rice Beige?

The hex code is #DCC39F. In RGB it's 220, 195, 159, and in HSL it's 35°, 47%, 74%.

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