ORANGES
Orange Wood
#B74923
Orange Wood is #B74923 in HEX — rgb(183, 73, 35), hsl(15°, 68%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 81%, 28%).
Orange Wood pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 68%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Sherwin-Williams
Raucous Orange SW6883
Benjamin Moore
Fireball 2170-10
RAL
Pearl Orange 2013
Dunn-Edwards
Spicy Tomato DE5139
Behr
Caramelized Orange 250D-7
Dulux
Radiant Orange SB7C9
Dutch Boy
Terracotta VS-9228
PPG
Cinnamon Stone 1193-7
Farrow & Ball
Charlotte's Locks 268
Colorhouse
Petal .06 Petal-06
Valspar
Vivid Orange 2011-3
Kobra
Orange 14
IKEA
IKEA193 193
Vista Paint
Sweet Baby Rose C-1066
Hallman-Lindsay
Casa De Oro 1026
Kilz
Dynamite LH190
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
15/100
Dark
Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Orange Wood 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B74923?
#B74923 is Orange Wood, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.
Is #B74923 warm or cool?
Orange Wood reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Orange Wood?
Orange Wood 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 Wood?
Orange Wood 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 Wood?
You can download Orange Wood 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 Wood?
The hex code is #B74923. In RGB it's 183, 73, 35, and in HSL it's 15°, 68%, 43%.
