ORANGES

Sundial

#C0805D

RGB 192, 128, 93 · HSL 21°, 44%, 56% · CMYK 0, 33, 52, 25

Sundial is #C0805D in HEX — rgb(192, 128, 93), hsl(21°, 44%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 52%, 25%).

Sundial pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 44%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C0805D

RGB192, 128, 93

HSL21°, 44%, 56%

HSV21°, 52%, 75%

CMYK0, 33, 52, 25

Decimal12615773

CSS RGBrgb(192, 128, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 44%, 56%)

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Dunn-Edwards

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Benjamin Moore

Fire CSP-1095

ΔE 3.2 · #BE8158

Sherwin-Williams

Armagnac SW6354

ΔE 3.3 · #C38058

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 3.5 · #C37C59

Hallman-Lindsay

Peace Of Mind 1004

ΔE 4 · #C1875F

Vista Paint

Peace of Mind C-1003

ΔE 4.3 · #BF865D

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 4.6 · #BF7756

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.9 · #C1876B

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 6.4 · #BD7C4E

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 6.4 · #C27654

Colorhouse

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ΔE 7.8 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 8.3 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.8 · #E09673

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#C0805D

#5D9EC0

Analogous

#C05D6C

#C0805D

#C0B15D

Triadic

#C0805D

#5DC080

#805DC0

Split-Complementary

#C0805D

#5DC0B1

#5D6CC0

Tetradic

#C0805D

#6CC05D

#5D9EC0

#B15DC0

Monochromatic

#5F3A25

#975B3B

#C0805D

#D6AB95

#EBD7CC

Rectangle

#C0805D

#9EC05D

#5D9EC0

#805DC0

Compound

#C0805D

#C0B15D

#5D9EC0

#5D6CC0

Variations

Lighter

#CD997E

#D5B4A3

#E4D4CC

Darker

#A7623D

#754329

#452717

Saturation

#9E8A80

#C0805D

#E0773E

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.49:1

Deuteranopia

#C0805D

#A3985B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0805D

#8E8E62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0805D

#C07D83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sundial 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

#CF8D61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0805D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9285

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4C87A7

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #C0805D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0805D;

CSS Variable

--color-sundial: #C0805D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sundial': '#C0805D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0805D] text-[#C0805D]

SCSS

$sundial: #C0805D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0805D?

#C0805D is Sundial, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C0805D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sundial?

Sundial 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 Sundial?

Sundial 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 Sundial?

You can download Sundial 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 Sundial?

The hex code is #C0805D. In RGB it's 192, 128, 93, and in HSL it's 21°, 44%, 56%.

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