ORANGES

Orange

#8E480B

RGB 142, 72, 11 · HSL 28°, 86%, 30% · CMYK 0, 49, 92, 44

Orange is #8E480B in HEX — rgb(142, 72, 11), hsl(28°, 86%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 92%, 44%).

Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 86%, 30%. 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#8E480B

RGB142, 72, 11

HSL28°, 86%, 30%

HSV28°, 92%, 56%

CMYK0, 49, 92, 44

Decimal9324555

CSS RGBrgb(142, 72, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 86%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 7.5 · #9F5224

Behr

Sesame Crunch 280D-7

ΔE 8.1 · #9D5A12

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 9.1 · #A65628

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 10.5 · #A65E2E

Dulux

Garfield S08F9

ΔE 11.2 · #A75029

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Pot SW7709

ΔE 14.3 · #B16A37

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 14.6 · #B2683A

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 14.8 · #AC5E3A

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 15.3 · #A66B35

Vista Paint

Warrior King K-1056

ΔE 15.5 · #A06339

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 15.9 · #B66A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 16.3 · #BF6F31

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 16.6 · #9D603B

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.3 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 21.3 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.1 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8E480B

#0B518E

Analogous

#8E0B0F

#8E480B

#8E8A0B

Triadic

#8E480B

#0B8E48

#480B8E

Split-Complementary

#8E480B

#0B8E8A

#0B0F8E

Tetradic

#8E480B

#0F8E0B

#0B518E

#8A0B8E

Monochromatic

#180C02

#472405

#8E480B

#D56C10

#F19341

Rectangle

#8E480B

#518E0B

#0B518E

#480B8E

Compound

#8E480B

#8E8A0B

#0B518E

#0B0F8E

Variations

Lighter

#D16A10

#E28F46

#E6BE9B

Darker

#743A06

#522702

#311700

Saturation

#604B39

#8E480B

#944805

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

6.81:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E480B

#706500

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E480B

#59591C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E480B

#8E454D

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

#AA6323

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E480B

Daylight 5500K

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

#976848

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#114471

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: #8E480B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E480B;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #8E480B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#8E480B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E480B] text-[#8E480B]

SCSS

$orange: #8E480B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E480B?

#8E480B is Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E480B 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 #8E480B. In RGB it's 142, 72, 11, and in HSL it's 28°, 86%, 30%.

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