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So Close

#DFC89D

RGB 223, 200, 157 · HSL 39°, 51%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 30, 13

So Close is #DFC89D in HEX — rgb(223, 200, 157), hsl(39°, 51%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 13%).

So Close pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 51%, 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#DFC89D

RGB223, 200, 157

HSL39°, 51%, 75%

HSV39°, 30%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 30, 13

Decimal14665885

CSS RGBrgb(223, 200, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 51%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Almond Cookie S300-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E0C89B

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.7 · #E1C9A1

PPG

True Blonde 12-12

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC49B

Benjamin Moore

Byrd CW-365

ΔE 1.8 · #E5CBA0

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC9A1

Sherwin-Williams

Biltmore Buff SW7691

ΔE 2 · #E3C9A1

Vista Paint

Follow the Leader C-882

ΔE 2.3 · #DCC798

Hallman-Lindsay

Follow The Leader 883

ΔE 2.4 · #DCC596

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.2 · #E6C9A2

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 3.4 · #EACFA6

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.7 · #DFC795

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Coral DEC725

ΔE 4 · #EAD0A9

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 4.1 · #EAD2AA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.7 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 6.4 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DFC89D

#9FB5E0

Analogous

#E0A89F

#DFC89D

#D6E09F

Triadic

#DFC89D

#9FE0C9

#C99FE0

Split-Complementary

#DFC89D

#9FD6E0

#A89FE0

Tetradic

#DFC89D

#9FE0A8

#9FB5E0

#E09FD6

Monochromatic

#AD8438

#CDA965

#DFC89D

#F3E9D8

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#DFC89D

#B5E09F

#9FB5E0

#C99FE0

Compound

#DFC89D

#D6E09F

#9FB5E0

#A89FE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6D4B2

#E9DEC8

#F1EBE1

Darker

#D0A962

#A47B2E

#614819

Saturation

#C9C2B5

#E0C99F

#EFCE8F

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC89D

#D7CD9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC89D

#CCCCA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC89D

#E1C2C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

So Close 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

#E7C391

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC89D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C8B5

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.

#7A97CB

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: #DFC89D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC89D;

CSS Variable

--color-so-close: #DFC89D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'so-close': '#DFC89D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC89D] text-[#DFC89D]

SCSS

$so-close: #DFC89D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC89D?

#DFC89D is So Close, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC89D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with So Close?

So Close 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 So Close?

So Close 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 So Close?

You can download So Close 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 So Close?

The hex code is #DFC89D. In RGB it's 223, 200, 157, and in HSL it's 39°, 51%, 75%.

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