ORANGES

Orange

#804400

RGB 128, 68, 0 · HSL 32°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 0, 47, 100, 50

Orange is #804400 in HEX — rgb(128, 68, 0), hsl(32°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 100%, 50%).

Orange pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 100%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#804400

RGB128, 68, 0

HSL32°, 100%, 25%

HSV32°, 100%, 50%

CMYK0, 47, 100, 50

Decimal8406016

CSS RGBrgb(128, 68, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sesame Crunch 280D-7

ΔE 10.1 · #9D5A12

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 11.3 · #955F20

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 11.9 · #9F5224

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 13.7 · #A65628

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 15.1 · #9F512D

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 16.7 · #A66B35

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 16.9 · #9C6038

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Pot SW7709

ΔE 17.3 · #B16A37

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 18 · #B2683A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 18.1 · #9D603B

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 18.4 · #AC5E3A

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 19.1 · #A17135

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 19.5 · #B66A3E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 22 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22.7 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 28 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#804400

#003B80

Analogous

#800400

#804400

#7B8000

Triadic

#804400

#008044

#440080

Split-Complementary

#804400

#007B80

#040080

Tetradic

#804400

#008004

#003B80

#80007B

Monochromatic

#1A0E00

#331B00

#804400

#CC6D00

#FF941A

Rectangle

#804400

#3C8000

#003B80

#440080

Compound

#804400

#7B8000

#003B80

#040080

Variations

Lighter

#CC6D00

#EE932B

#EBBF8D

Darker

#663600

#462500

#291600

Saturation

#53412D

#804400

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

7.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#804400

#675C00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#804400

#525215

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#804400

#804047

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#9F601B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#804400

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D653F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#0B3362

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #804400;

CSS — background

background-color: #804400;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #804400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#804400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#804400] text-[#804400]

SCSS

$orange: #804400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #804400?

#804400 is Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #804400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #804400. In RGB it's 128, 68, 0, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 25%.

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