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Hawaiian Malasada

#96300D

RGB 150, 48, 13 · HSL 15°, 84%, 32% · CMYK 0, 68, 91, 41

Hawaiian Malasada is #96300D in HEX — rgb(150, 48, 13), hsl(15°, 84%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 91%, 41%).

Hawaiian Malasada pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 84%, 32%. 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#96300D

RGB150, 48, 13

HSL15°, 84%, 32%

HSV15°, 91%, 59%

CMYK0, 68, 91, 41

Decimal9842701

CSS RGBrgb(150, 48, 13)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 84%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer Heat S-H-220

ΔE 5.2 · #A53B1D

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.6 · #9B3821

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 8.8 · #A12312

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 10.9 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Navajo 2171-10

ΔE 12.2 · #AC4931

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 12.8 · #AA4832

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 12.9 · #B44B34

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 14 · #BA4133

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 14.4 · #9D3A2F

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 14.9 · #BC5339

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 15.4 · #C75433

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 15.5 · #A94E37

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 16.1 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 17 · #BD413A

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 18.9 · #CF5942

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.9 · #D65F3D

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

#96300D

#0D7496

Analogous

#960D2F

#96300D

#96740D

Triadic

#96300D

#0D962F

#2F0D96

Split-Complementary

#96300D

#0D9674

#0D2F96

Tetradic

#96300D

#2F960D

#0D7496

#740D96

Monochromatic

#170702

#501907

#96300D

#DD4613

#EF754D

Rectangle

#96300D

#74960D

#0D7496

#2F0D96

Compound

#96300D

#96740D

#0D7496

#0D2F96

Variations

Lighter

#D64313

#E1724D

#E6B09F

Darker

#7B2408

#561803

#330D01

Saturation

#66473D

#962F0D

#9D2C07

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

7.71:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#96300D

#6D6200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96300D

#4E4E15

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96300D

#95313C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hawaiian Malasada 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

#B05125

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96300D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D5649

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#145E77

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: #96300D;

CSS — background

background-color: #96300D;

CSS Variable

--color-hawaiian-malasada: #96300D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hawaiian-malasada': '#96300D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96300D] text-[#96300D]

SCSS

$hawaiian-malasada: #96300D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96300D?

#96300D is Hawaiian Malasada, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #96300D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawaiian Malasada?

Hawaiian Malasada 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 Hawaiian Malasada?

Hawaiian Malasada 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 Hawaiian Malasada?

You can download Hawaiian Malasada 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 Hawaiian Malasada?

The hex code is #96300D. In RGB it's 150, 48, 13, and in HSL it's 15°, 84%, 32%.

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