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Donkey Kong

#AB4210

RGB 171, 66, 16 · HSL 19°, 83%, 37% · CMYK 0, 61, 91, 33

Donkey Kong is #AB4210 in HEX — rgb(171, 66, 16), hsl(19°, 83%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 91%, 33%).

Donkey Kong pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 83%, 37%. 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#AB4210

RGB171, 66, 16

HSL19°, 83%, 37%

HSV19°, 91%, 67%

CMYK0, 61, 91, 33

Decimal11223568

CSS RGBrgb(171, 66, 16)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 83%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramelized Orange 250D-7

ΔE 2.9 · #B24A16

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 9.8 · #C35530

Dulux

Bright Delight S08G9

ΔE 10 · #CC5426

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 10.1 · #C35831

Benjamin Moore

Fireball 2170-10

ΔE 11 · #C45333

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 11.1 · #C75433

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.4 · #B53B26

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 13.7 · #CC6735

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 13.8 · #C9543A

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 14.2 · #CF6837

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 14.9 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 15.3 · #DA5838

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.4 · #BA4133

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 15.9 · #C2653D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 19 · #DF5E47

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

#AB4210

#107BAD

Analogous

#AD102D

#AB4210

#AD9010

Triadic

#AB4210

#10AD42

#4210AD

Split-Complementary

#AB4210

#10AD90

#102DAD

Tetradic

#AB4210

#2DAD10

#107BAD

#9010AD

Monochromatic

#210C03

#67270A

#AB4210

#EA5F1F

#F19165

Rectangle

#AB4210

#7BAD10

#107BAD

#4210AD

Compound

#AB4210

#AD9010

#107BAD

#102DAD

Variations

Lighter

#E75816

#E3865B

#E7BBA6

Darker

#8D330A

#632305

#3B1401

Saturation

#765647

#AD4210

#B53F08

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

5.97:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AB4210

#7F7300

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB4210

#5F5F1C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB4210

#AA414C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Donkey Kong 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

#C05E27

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB4210

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD634B

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.

#186589

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: #AB4210;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB4210;

CSS Variable

--color-donkey-kong: #AB4210;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'donkey-kong': '#AB4210' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB4210] text-[#AB4210]

SCSS

$donkey-kong: #AB4210;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB4210?

#AB4210 is Donkey Kong, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AB4210 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Donkey Kong?

Donkey Kong 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 Donkey Kong?

Donkey Kong 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 Donkey Kong?

You can download Donkey Kong 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 Donkey Kong?

The hex code is #AB4210. In RGB it's 171, 66, 16, and in HSL it's 19°, 83%, 37%.

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