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Grain .05

#DFBD87

RGB 223, 189, 135 · HSL 37°, 58%, 70% · CMYK 0, 15, 39, 13

Grain .05 is #DFBD87 in HEX — rgb(223, 189, 135), hsl(37°, 58%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 13%).

Grain .05 pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 58%, 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#DFBD87

RGB223, 189, 135

HSL37°, 58%, 70%

HSV37°, 39%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 39, 13

Decimal14663047

CSS RGBrgb(223, 189, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 58%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bag of Gold C-896

ΔE 0.7 · #E0BE89

Hallman-Lindsay

Bag Of Gold 897

ΔE 1 · #E1BD88

Valspar

Veranda Yellow 3005-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #E4C18B

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 1.9 · #E5C28B

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 1.9 · #E1BB87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 1.9 · #E3C28D

PPG

Honey Bunny 1090-3

ΔE 1.9 · #DBB881

Benjamin Moore

Chestertown HC-9

ΔE 2.3 · #DEC087

Dulux

Birdseed S12F3

ΔE 2.3 · #E1BF8D

Kilz

Cookie Crumbs LD140-01

ΔE 2.7 · #DEBA89

Behr

Royal Gold M280-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E3BD83

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.2 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.8 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #D0C092

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

#DFBD87

#86A8DF

Analogous

#DF9086

#DFBD87

#D5DF86

Triadic

#DFBD87

#86DFBD

#BD86DF

Split-Complementary

#DFBD87

#86D5DF

#9086DF

Tetradic

#DFBD87

#86DF90

#86A8DF

#DF86D5

Monochromatic

#A1742B

#CF9C4A

#DFBD87

#EFDEC3

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#DFBD87

#A8DF86

#86A8DF

#BD86DF

Compound

#DFBD87

#D5DF86

#86A8DF

#9086DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5CA9E

#E8D6BA

#EFE7D9

Darker

#D39F4A

#A17124

#5F4213

Saturation

#C0B6A5

#DFBD86

#EFC176

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

11.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFBD87

#D2C687

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFBD87

#C3C390

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFBD87

#E1B7BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Grain .05 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

#E7BA80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFBD87

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4BFA5

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.

#658CCB

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: #DFBD87;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFBD87;

CSS Variable

--color-grain-.05: #DFBD87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grain-.05': '#DFBD87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFBD87] text-[#DFBD87]

SCSS

$grain-.05: #DFBD87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFBD87?

#DFBD87 is Grain .05, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DFBD87 warm or cool?

Grain .05 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grain .05?

Grain .05 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 Grain .05?

Grain .05 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 Grain .05?

You can download Grain .05 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 Grain .05?

The hex code is #DFBD87. In RGB it's 223, 189, 135, and in HSL it's 37°, 58%, 70%.

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