ORANGES

Orange

#C37D3C

RGB 195, 125, 60 · HSL 29°, 53%, 50% · CMYK 0, 36, 69, 24

Orange is #C37D3C in HEX — rgb(195, 125, 60), hsl(29°, 53%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 69%, 24%).

Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 53%, 50%. 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#C37D3C

RGB195, 125, 60

HSL29°, 53%, 50%

HSV29°, 69%, 76%

CMYK0, 36, 69, 24

Decimal12811580

CSS RGBrgb(195, 125, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 53%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mulling Spice 280D-6

ΔE 1.6 · #C17B3D

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-10

ΔE 1.9 · #C67C3B

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 2.8 · #C27F38

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Copper DE5244

ΔE 3.4 · #CE8544

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 3.5 · #BC7D3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 3.5 · #BF7E41

Dulux

Gold Treasure S12G9

ΔE 3.8 · #C37B33

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 4 · #CF8744

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 5.3 · #D28240

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 5.6 · #B6793D

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.1 · #B97D31

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 7 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.3 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.3 · #D69C54

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 13.5 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.1 · #CB9E59

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

#C37D3C

#3C82C3

Analogous

#C33C3E

#C37D3C

#C3C13C

Triadic

#C37D3C

#3CC37D

#7D3CC3

Split-Complementary

#C37D3C

#3CC3C1

#3C3EC3

Tetradic

#C37D3C

#3EC33C

#3C82C3

#C13CC3

Monochromatic

#4E3218

#89582A

#C37D3C

#D5A476

#E7CBB1

Rectangle

#C37D3C

#82C33C

#3C82C3

#7D3CC3

Compound

#C37D3C

#C3C13C

#3C82C3

#3C3EC3

Variations

Lighter

#CF9763

#D5B190

#E3D2C2

Darker

#9F642D

#6F451D

#422810

Saturation

#947F6B

#C37D3C

#E17C1E

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#C37D3C

#A59639

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C37D3C

#8C8C49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C37D3C

#C37880

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

#D28A48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C37D3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF8F6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3C6E9D

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: #C37D3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C37D3C;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #C37D3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#C37D3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C37D3C] text-[#C37D3C]

SCSS

$orange: #C37D3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C37D3C?

#C37D3C is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C37D3C 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 #C37D3C. In RGB it's 195, 125, 60, and in HSL it's 29°, 53%, 50%.

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