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Desert Sun

#BB7326

RGB 187, 115, 38 · HSL 31°, 66%, 44% · CMYK 0, 39, 80, 27

Desert Sun is #BB7326 in HEX — rgb(187, 115, 38), hsl(31°, 66%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 80%, 27%).

Desert Sun pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 66%, 44%. 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

HEX#BB7326

RGB187, 115, 38

HSL31°, 66%, 44%

HSV31°, 80%, 73%

CMYK0, 39, 80, 27

Decimal12284710

CSS RGBrgb(187, 115, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 66%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Treasure S12G9

ΔE 3.8 · #C37B33

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 4.2 · #C67727

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 5.5 · #CB8135

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 6 · #CD7A33

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 6.1 · #C27F38

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 6.6 · #BF6F31

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.9 · #B97D31

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 7.1 · #D28233

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 8 · #C27136

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 8.2 · #D68339

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.8 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 10.8 · #B6793D

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 12.4 · #D98A4E

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 14.3 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 17 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#BB7326

#266EBA

Analogous

#BA2926

#BB7326

#B8BA26

Triadic

#BB7326

#26BA73

#7326BA

Split-Complementary

#BB7326

#26B8BA

#2926BA

Tetradic

#BB7326

#26BA29

#266EBA

#BA26B8

Monochromatic

#3B240C

#7B4C19

#BB7326

#DB9951

#E8BE91

Rectangle

#BB7326

#6EBA26

#266EBA

#7326BA

Compound

#BB7326

#B8BA26

#266EBA

#2926BA

Variations

Lighter

#D88F41

#D9AB79

#E4CEB6

Darker

#985C1C

#6B3F11

#3F2509

Saturation

#86715A

#BA7326

#CD7313

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

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7326

#9C8E20

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7326

#838338

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7326

#BB6D76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Sun 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

#CC8338

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7326

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9885C

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2A5E95

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: #BB7326;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7326;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-sun: #BB7326;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-sun': '#BB7326' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7326] text-[#BB7326]

SCSS

$desert-sun: #BB7326;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7326?

#BB7326 is Desert Sun, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7326 warm or cool?

Desert Sun reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert Sun?

Desert Sun 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 Desert Sun?

Desert Sun 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 Desert Sun?

You can download Desert Sun 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 Desert Sun?

The hex code is #BB7326. In RGB it's 187, 115, 38, and in HSL it's 31°, 66%, 44%.

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