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Apple Blossom

#DDBCA0

RGB 221, 188, 160 · HSL 28°, 47%, 75% · CMYK 0, 15, 28, 13

Apple Blossom is #DDBCA0 in HEX — rgb(221, 188, 160), hsl(28°, 47%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 28%, 13%).

Apple Blossom pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 47%, 75%. 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#DDBCA0

RGB221, 188, 160

HSL28°, 47%, 75%

HSV28°, 28%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 28, 13

Decimal14531744

CSS RGBrgb(221, 188, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 47%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pumpkin Cream PPU3-9

ΔE 1.2 · #DBB99E

Vista Paint

Face of Innocence K-1069

ΔE 1.6 · #E1BFA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Calf 161

ΔE 1.6 · #E0BFA5

Benjamin Moore

Terra AF-195

ΔE 1.9 · #DEBFA0

PPG

Weathered Sandstone 1082-4

ΔE 2 · #DFC0A6

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 2.2 · #E3BEA4

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 2.4 · #E0BB9C

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe South DEC709

ΔE 2.6 · #E5C1A7

Valspar

Southern Peach 2006-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #E6C1A4

Sherwin-Williams

Tower Tan SW7704

ΔE 2.8 · #D5B59B

Dulux

Bruin Spice S11E3

ΔE 3 · #D3B79B

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5.6 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 5.8 · #D1BAA5

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.9 · #CAC4B0

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

#DDBCA0

#A1C1DD

Analogous

#DDA1A3

#DDBCA0

#DDDBA1

Triadic

#DDBCA0

#A1DDBD

#BDA1DD

Split-Complementary

#DDBCA0

#A1DDDB

#A1A3DD

Tetradic

#DDBCA0

#A3DDA1

#A1C1DD

#DBA1DD

Monochromatic

#A96F3D

#C99669

#DDBCA0

#F1E5DA

#F8F2EC

Rectangle

#DDBCA0

#C1DDA1

#A1C1DD

#BDA1DD

Compound

#DDBCA0

#DDDBA1

#A1C1DD

#A1A3DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4CAB4

#E8D8C9

#F0E8E1

Darker

#CB9667

#A06633

#5E3B1C

Saturation

#C8BFB6

#DDBDA1

#EEBC90

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBCA0

#CEC6A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBCA0

#C2C2A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBCA0

#DEB9BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Blossom 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

#E5BA93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBCA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BFB7

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.

#7EA5C7

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: #DDBCA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBCA0;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-blossom: #DDBCA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-blossom': '#DDBCA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBCA0] text-[#DDBCA0]

SCSS

$apple-blossom: #DDBCA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBCA0?

#DDBCA0 is Apple Blossom, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBCA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Blossom?

Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom?

Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom?

You can download Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom?

The hex code is #DDBCA0. In RGB it's 221, 188, 160, and in HSL it's 28°, 47%, 75%.

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