ORANGES

Orange

#B17D1B

RGB 177, 125, 27 · HSL 39°, 74%, 40% · CMYK 0, 29, 85, 31

Orange is #B17D1B in HEX — rgb(177, 125, 27), hsl(39°, 74%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 85%, 31%).

Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 74%, 40%. 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#B17D1B

RGB177, 125, 27

HSL39°, 74%, 40%

HSV39°, 85%, 69%

CMYK0, 29, 85, 31

Decimal11631899

CSS RGBrgb(177, 125, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 74%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Honeysuckle Blast S-H-330

ΔE 1.6 · #AE7A1B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 2.2 · #AF7C20

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 5.3 · #BB852F

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7.2 · #BF8D35

Dulux

Arnica S14G9

ΔE 7.5 · #BF8A37

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 7.6 · #C39035

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 7.6 · #C69035

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 8 · #C48919

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 8.2 · #C68F39

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 8.5 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.5 · #B97D31

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 8.8 · #A98307

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 9.5 · #BB8D3B

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 12.7 · #DA9A40

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 16.4 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#B17D1B

#1B4FB1

Analogous

#B1311B

#B17D1B

#9BB11B

Triadic

#B17D1B

#1BB17D

#7D1BB1

Split-Complementary

#B17D1B

#1B9BB1

#311BB1

Tetradic

#B17D1B

#1BB131

#1B4FB1

#B11B9B

Monochromatic

#2C1F07

#6F4E11

#B17D1B

#E1A637

#EBC37A

Rectangle

#B17D1B

#4FB11B

#1B4FB1

#7D1BB1

Compound

#B17D1B

#9BB11B

#1B4FB1

#311BB1

Variations

Lighter

#DFA02A

#DDB569

#E5D2AE

Darker

#916512

#66460A

#3C2905

Saturation

#7D6D4F

#B17D1B

#BF810D

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.82:1

Deuteranopia

#B17D1B

#9D8D17

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B17D1B

#888835

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B17D1B

#B3757E

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

#C48A2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B17D1B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B18F54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#20468D

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: #B17D1B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B17D1B;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #B17D1B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#B17D1B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B17D1B] text-[#B17D1B]

SCSS

$orange: #B17D1B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B17D1B?

#B17D1B is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B17D1B 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 #B17D1B. In RGB it's 177, 125, 27, and in HSL it's 39°, 74%, 40%.

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