ORANGES

Zest

#C6723B

RGB 198, 114, 59 · HSL 24°, 55%, 50% · CMYK 0, 42, 70, 22

Zest is #C6723B in HEX — rgb(198, 114, 59), hsl(24°, 55%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 70%, 22%).

Zest pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 55%, 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#C6723B

RGB198, 114, 59

HSL24°, 55%, 50%

HSV24°, 70%, 78%

CMYK0, 42, 70, 22

Decimal13005371

CSS RGBrgb(198, 114, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 55%, 50%)

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Colorhouse

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Sherwin-Williams

Rhumba Orange SW6642

ΔE 2.3 · #CB7841

Dulux

Orange Squash S10G9

ΔE 2.5 · #C27135

Benjamin Moore

Bronze 2166-30

ΔE 2.7 · #C8783F

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 3.3 · #C26A35

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 3.7 · #BF6F31

Behr

Chai Spice 260D-6

ΔE 3.8 · #BD6A38

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 5.4 · #BF763F

Vista Paint

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ΔE 6.7 · #D0784D

Kilz

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Dutch Boy

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ΔE 8.7 · #D88950

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 10.6 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 10.9 · #C5714F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.2 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.4 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#C6723B

#398EC6

Analogous

#C63947

#C6723B

#C6B839

Triadic

#C6723B

#39C671

#7139C6

Split-Complementary

#C6723B

#39C6B8

#3947C6

Tetradic

#C6723B

#47C639

#398EC6

#B839C6

Monochromatic

#4F2D17

#8A4F28

#C6723B

#D79C75

#E8C6B0

Rectangle

#C6723B

#8EC639

#398EC6

#7139C6

Compound

#C6723B

#C6B839

#398EC6

#3947C6

Variations

Lighter

#D18E61

#D6AB8F

#E4CFC1

Darker

#A15A2B

#713E1C

#43240F

Saturation

#957B6A

#C67139

#E26C1D

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

3.58:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.87:1

Deuteranopia

#C6723B

#A19336

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6723B

#858545

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6723B

#C66E77

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Zest 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

#D48247

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6723B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1876C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3A779F

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: #C6723B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6723B;

CSS Variable

--color-zest: #C6723B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zest': '#C6723B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6723B] text-[#C6723B]

SCSS

$zest: #C6723B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6723B?

#C6723B is Zest, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C6723B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zest?

Zest 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 Zest?

Zest 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 Zest?

You can download Zest 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 Zest?

The hex code is #C6723B. In RGB it's 198, 114, 59, and in HSL it's 24°, 55%, 50%.

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