REDS

Sunset Orange

#A95B55

RGB 169, 91, 85 · HSL 4°, 33%, 50% · CMYK 0, 46, 50, 34

Sunset Orange is #A95B55 in HEX — rgb(169, 91, 85), hsl(4°, 33%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 50%, 34%).

Sunset Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 33%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#A95B55

RGB169, 91, 85

HSL4°, 33%, 50%

HSV4°, 50%, 66%

CMYK0, 46, 50, 34

Decimal11098965

CSS RGBrgb(169, 91, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 33%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunset Orange BXC-39

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 0.9 · #A85953

Vista Paint

Poppy Prose C-64

ΔE 1.1 · #AC5D58

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 2 · #A65754

Hallman-Lindsay

Poppy Prose 65

ΔE 2.1 · #AE605B

PPG

Pizza Pie 1058-6

ΔE 2.4 · #AB6057

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 2.6 · #AD5E54

Valspar

Toasted Cranberry 2001-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #A4554D

Benjamin Moore

Covered CC-126

ΔE 2.9 · #A65A4F

Sherwin-Williams

Foxy SW6333

ΔE 2.9 · #A85E53

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 4.5 · #B45F56

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 4.5 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.2 · #AA5842

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.7 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.2 · #8C4D35

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.6 · #D36E70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A95B55

#55A4AA

Analogous

#AA557A

#A95B55

#AA8555

Triadic

#A95B55

#55AA5B

#5B55AA

Split-Complementary

#A95B55

#55AA85

#557AAA

Tetradic

#A95B55

#7AAA55

#55A4AA

#8555AA

Monochromatic

#442422

#77403C

#A95B55

#C38C88

#DDBDBB

Rectangle

#A95B55

#A4AA55

#55A4AA

#5B55AA

Compound

#A95B55

#AA8555

#55A4AA

#557AAA

Variations

Lighter

#BB7C77

#C8A09D

#DDC9C8

Darker

#894743

#60302D

#381B19

Saturation

#8C7573

#AA5B55

#D4362B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.87:1

vs Black

4.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A95B55

#847C53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A95B55

#6D6D56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A95B55

#A85D62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sunset Orange carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BE715B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A95B55

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB767F

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.

#4E878B

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: #A95B55;

CSS — background

background-color: #A95B55;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-orange: #A95B55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-orange': '#A95B55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A95B55] text-[#A95B55]

SCSS

$sunset-orange: #A95B55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A95B55?

#A95B55 is Sunset Orange, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A95B55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunset Orange?

Sunset Orange works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Sunset Orange?

Sunset Orange pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sunset Orange?

You can download Sunset 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 Sunset Orange?

The hex code is #A95B55. In RGB it's 169, 91, 85, and in HSL it's 4°, 33%, 50%.

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