ORANGES

Dark Orange

#C65102

RGB 198, 81, 2 · HSL 24°, 98%, 39% · CMYK 0, 59, 99, 22

Dark Orange is #C65102 in HEX — rgb(198, 81, 2), hsl(24°, 98%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 99%, 22%).

Dark Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 98%, 39%. 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#C65102

RGB198, 81, 2

HSL24°, 98%, 39%

HSV24°, 99%, 78%

CMYK0, 59, 99, 22

Decimal12996866

CSS RGBrgb(198, 81, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 98%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

October S-H-270

ΔE 5.1 · #CD5D04

Dulux

Play School S09H9

ΔE 9.5 · #CE5324

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 11.2 · #E3622F

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 11.3 · #D7552A

RAL

Signal Orange 2010

ΔE 11.6 · #D84B20

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 12.6 · #EA5924

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 12.6 · #E66C35

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12.7 · #DE4A00

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 13.2 · #EB7135

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 13.5 · #DE5730

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 16.7 · #DA5838

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 16.8 · #D86F3C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 20.8 · #EA7C4C

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 22.4 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 23.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#C65102

#0277C5

Analogous

#C50215

#C65102

#C5B102

Triadic

#C65102

#02C550

#5002C5

Split-Complementary

#C65102

#02C5B1

#0215C5

Tetradic

#C65102

#15C502

#0277C5

#B102C5

Monochromatic

#2D1200

#793101

#C65102

#FD7317

#FDA062

Rectangle

#C65102

#77C502

#0277C5

#5002C5

Compound

#C65102

#C5B102

#0277C5

#0215C5

Variations

Lighter

#FD6A09

#EF9254

#EEC1A3

Darker

#9F4000

#6D2C00

#401900

Saturation

#815E46

#C55002

#C65001

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.58:1

Deuteranopia

#C65102

#958600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C65102

#71711B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C65102

#C54F5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark 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

#D4691D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C65102

Daylight 5500K

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

#C16E41

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#116298

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: #C65102;

CSS — background

background-color: #C65102;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-orange: #C65102;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-orange': '#C65102' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C65102] text-[#C65102]

SCSS

$dark-orange: #C65102;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C65102?

#C65102 is Dark Orange, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C65102 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Orange?

Dark 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 Dark Orange?

Dark 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 Dark Orange?

You can download Dark 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 Dark Orange?

The hex code is #C65102. In RGB it's 198, 81, 2, and in HSL it's 24°, 98%, 39%.

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