ORANGES

Orange

#C24F1E

RGB 194, 79, 30 · HSL 18°, 73%, 44% · CMYK 0, 59, 85, 24

Orange is #C24F1E in HEX — rgb(194, 79, 30), hsl(18°, 73%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 85%, 24%).

Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 73%, 44%. 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#C24F1E

RGB194, 79, 30

HSL18°, 73%, 44%

HSV18°, 85%, 76%

CMYK0, 59, 85, 24

Decimal12734238

CSS RGBrgb(194, 79, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 73%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bright Delight S08G9

ΔE 3.1 · #CC5426

Behr

Caramelized Orange 250D-7

ΔE 5.4 · #B24A16

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 6.8 · #CD5B33

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 7 · #D7552A

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 8 · #C35831

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 8.2 · #C75433

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 9.7 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10 · #D65F3D

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 10 · #E3622F

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 10.4 · #CF6837

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 11.5 · #C9543A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 11.5 · #E66C35

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.2 · #B53B26

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 14.5 · #DF5E47

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15.2 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.7 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#C24F1E

#1E91C2

Analogous

#C21E3F

#C24F1E

#C2A11E

Triadic

#C24F1E

#1EC24F

#4F1EC2

Split-Complementary

#C24F1E

#1EC2A1

#1E3FC2

Tetradic

#C24F1E

#3FC21E

#1E91C2

#A11EC2

Monochromatic

#3E190A

#803414

#C24F1E

#E3784A

#EDA98C

Rectangle

#C24F1E

#91C21E

#1E91C2

#4F1EC2

Compound

#C24F1E

#C2A11E

#1E91C2

#1E3FC2

Variations

Lighter

#E06B39

#DE9474

#E7C3B3

Darker

#9F3E15

#6F2A0C

#421806

Saturation

#896658

#C24F1E

#D1490F

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

4.74:1

vs Black

4.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C24F1E

#92840E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C24F1E

#6E6E28

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C24F1E

#C14E5A

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

#D16832

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C24F1E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE6D56

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#24779B

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: #C24F1E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C24F1E;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #C24F1E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#C24F1E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C24F1E] text-[#C24F1E]

SCSS

$orange: #C24F1E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C24F1E?

#C24F1E is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C24F1E 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 #C24F1E. In RGB it's 194, 79, 30, and in HSL it's 18°, 73%, 44%.

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