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Desert Mist

#DEB181

RGB 222, 177, 129 · HSL 31°, 58%, 69% · CMYK 0, 20, 42, 13

Desert Mist is #DEB181 in HEX — rgb(222, 177, 129), hsl(31°, 58%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 42%, 13%).

Desert Mist pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 58%, 69%. 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#DEB181

RGB222, 177, 129

HSL31°, 58%, 69%

HSV31°, 42%, 87%

CMYK0, 20, 42, 13

Decimal14594433

CSS RGBrgb(222, 177, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 58%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 1.6 · #DAAF7D

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 1.6 · #E0B486

Sherwin-Williams

New Colonial Yellow SW2853

ΔE 1.8 · #D9AD7F

Behr

Cork PPU6-5

ΔE 2 · #D9AC7B

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 2.4 · #DCB482

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2165-40

ΔE 3 · #D9B382

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.4 · #D9B27D

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 4.5 · #E1BB87

Hallman-Lindsay

Living Large 254

ΔE 4.7 · #D7B387

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 5 · #E2AC78

Vista Paint

Caramel Cloud C-244

ΔE 5.2 · #D2AF83

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.8 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.3 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 11 · #DFC795

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DEB181

#82AEDE

Analogous

#DE8482

#DEB181

#DCDE82

Triadic

#DEB181

#82DEB1

#B182DE

Split-Complementary

#DEB181

#82DCDE

#8482DE

Tetradic

#DEB181

#82DE84

#82AEDE

#DE82DC

Monochromatic

#9D652A

#CE8C46

#DEB181

#EED7BF

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#DEB181

#AEDE82

#82AEDE

#B182DE

Compound

#DEB181

#DCDE82

#82AEDE

#8482DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4C19B

#E7D0B8

#EFE4D8

Darker

#D28F47

#9F6323

#5E3A13

Saturation

#BEB0A2

#DEB182

#EEB272

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEB181

#CBBF81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEB181

#BABA88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEB181

#DFACB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Mist 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

#E6B17C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEB181

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3B6A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#6294CA

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: #DEB181;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEB181;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-mist: #DEB181;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-mist': '#DEB181' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEB181] text-[#DEB181]

SCSS

$desert-mist: #DEB181;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEB181?

#DEB181 is Desert Mist, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DEB181 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Mist?

Desert Mist 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 Desert Mist?

Desert Mist 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 Desert Mist?

You can download Desert Mist 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 Desert Mist?

The hex code is #DEB181. In RGB it's 222, 177, 129, and in HSL it's 31°, 58%, 69%.

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