ORANGES

Orange

#AD6500

RGB 173, 101, 0 · HSL 35°, 100%, 34% · CMYK 0, 42, 100, 32

Orange is #AD6500 in HEX — rgb(173, 101, 0), hsl(35°, 100%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 100%, 32%).

Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 100%, 34%. 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#AD6500

RGB173, 101, 0

HSL35°, 100%, 34%

HSV35°, 100%, 68%

CMYK0, 42, 100, 32

Decimal11363584

CSS RGBrgb(173, 101, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 100%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Autumn Fest S-H-310

ΔE 5 · #BA6D00

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 8.7 · #C67727

Dulux

Golden Mandarin S10G8

ΔE 11.4 · #CE782E

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 12.6 · #BF6F31

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 12.6 · #CB8135

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 12.6 · #D28233

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 13.3 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.3 · #B97D31

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 13.9 · #C27F38

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 14.2 · #C27136

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 14.2 · #D68339

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 16.6 · #955F20

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 16.6 · #C56E39

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 18.5 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 24.1 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 27.2 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#AD6500

#0048AD

Analogous

#AD0E00

#AD6500

#9FAD00

Triadic

#AD6500

#00AD65

#6500AD

Split-Complementary

#AD6500

#009FAD

#0E00AD

Tetradic

#AD6500

#00AD0E

#0048AD

#AD009F

Monochromatic

#1A0F00

#613900

#AD6500

#FA9200

#FFB347

Rectangle

#AD6500

#48AD00

#0048AD

#6500AD

Compound

#AD6500

#9FAD00

#0048AD

#0E00AD

Variations

Lighter

#F18C00

#F0A844

#EDCB9B

Darker

#8B5100

#5F3800

#372000

Saturation

#715B3D

#AD6500

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

4.53:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#AD6500

#8F8000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD6500

#757523

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD6500

#AD5F68

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

#C1781B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD6500

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7D3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#0F4085

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: #AD6500;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD6500;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #AD6500;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#AD6500' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD6500] text-[#AD6500]

SCSS

$orange: #AD6500;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD6500?

#AD6500 is Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD6500 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 #AD6500. In RGB it's 173, 101, 0, and in HSL it's 35°, 100%, 34%.

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