ORANGES

Dash

#C58A3B

RGB 197, 138, 59 · HSL 34°, 54%, 50% · CMYK 0, 30, 70, 23

Dash is #C58A3B in HEX — rgb(197, 138, 59), hsl(34°, 54%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 70%, 23%).

Dash pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 54%, 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#C58A3B

RGB197, 138, 59

HSL34°, 54%, 50%

HSV34°, 70%, 77%

CMYK0, 30, 70, 23

Decimal12945979

CSS RGBrgb(197, 138, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 54%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dash 2159-10

Exact match

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 2.5 · #C68736

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 2.7 · #C58C37

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 3.1 · #C68D37

Behr

Burnt Pumpkin M250-5

ΔE 3.1 · #CA8F45

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 3.3 · #C68E38

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 3.6 · #C78538

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 3.7 · #CD9147

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 4 · #B98033

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 4.7 · #CF954A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5 · #B97D31

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 6.1 · #BB8D3B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.8 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.2 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.7 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#C58A3B

#3B76C4

Analogous

#C4443B

#C58A3B

#BBC43B

Triadic

#C58A3B

#3BC489

#893BC4

Split-Complementary

#C58A3B

#3BBBC4

#443BC4

Tetradic

#C58A3B

#3BC444

#3B76C4

#C43BBB

Monochromatic

#4F3717

#896029

#C58A3B

#D6AC76

#E8D0B0

Rectangle

#C58A3B

#76C43B

#3B76C4

#893BC4

Compound

#C58A3B

#BBC43B

#3B76C4

#443BC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0A062

#D6B78F

#E3D5C2

Darker

#A06E2C

#704C1C

#422C0F

Saturation

#94826B

#C4893B

#E28D1D

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C58A3B

#AD9D38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C58A3B

#96964B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C58A3B

#C6838B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dash 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

#D39447

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C58A3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0996C

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.

#3B669E

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: #C58A3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C58A3B;

CSS Variable

--color-dash: #C58A3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dash': '#C58A3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C58A3B] text-[#C58A3B]

SCSS

$dash: #C58A3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C58A3B?

#C58A3B is Dash, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C58A3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dash?

Dash 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 Dash?

Dash 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 Dash?

You can download Dash 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 Dash?

The hex code is #C58A3B. In RGB it's 197, 138, 59, and in HSL it's 34°, 54%, 50%.

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