ORANGES

Orange

#915436

RGB 145, 84, 54 · HSL 20°, 46%, 39% · CMYK 0, 42, 63, 43

Orange is #915436 in HEX — rgb(145, 84, 54), hsl(20°, 46%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 63%, 43%).

Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 46%, 39%. 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#915436

RGB145, 84, 54

HSL20°, 46%, 39%

HSV20°, 63%, 57%

CMYK0, 42, 63, 43

Decimal9524278

CSS RGBrgb(145, 84, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 46%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 1.1 · #8E5335

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 1.6 · #8D5033

Benjamin Moore

Warmed AF-235

ΔE 2.8 · #975B3B

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 3.9 · #975840

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3.9 · #8C4D35

Dulux

Dark Rye S10E9

ΔE 4.4 · #905A36

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 4.5 · #8A4E37

Valspar

Toffee Glaze 3011-6

ΔE 5.4 · #9A5F45

PPG

Spiced Cider 1068-7

ΔE 5.4 · #915B41

Hallman-Lindsay

Mandalay Road 39

ΔE 5.5 · #A05F45

Behr

Nouveau Copper HDC-AC-01

ΔE 6 · #A15B43

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 7.4 · #864633

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 7.6 · #894C3B

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 9.9 · #734222

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 10.4 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#915436

#367391

Analogous

#913645

#915436

#918236

Triadic

#915436

#369154

#543691

Split-Complementary

#915436

#369182

#364591

Tetradic

#915436

#459136

#367391

#823691

Monochromatic

#22130C

#593421

#915436

#C07854

#D4A48C

Rectangle

#915436

#739136

#367391

#543691

Compound

#915436

#918236

#367391

#364591

Variations

Lighter

#BC6F49

#C6967D

#DAC3B7

Darker

#764329

#522D1B

#311A0F

Saturation

#715F56

#915436

#AC4B1B

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

5.96:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#915436

#766C34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#915436

#62623B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#915436

#915258

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

#AC6C44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#915436

Daylight 5500K

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

#997168

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#336076

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: #915436;

CSS — background

background-color: #915436;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #915436;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#915436' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#915436] text-[#915436]

SCSS

$orange: #915436;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #915436?

#915436 is Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #915436 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 #915436. In RGB it's 145, 84, 54, and in HSL it's 20°, 46%, 39%.

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