ORANGES

Sun Dial

#C79535

RGB 199, 149, 53 · HSL 39°, 58%, 49% · CMYK 0, 25, 73, 22

Sun Dial is #C79535 in HEX — rgb(199, 149, 53), hsl(39°, 58%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 73%, 22%).

Sun Dial pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 58%, 49%. 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#C79535

RGB199, 149, 53

HSL39°, 58%, 49%

HSV39°, 73%, 78%

CMYK0, 25, 73, 22

Decimal13079861

CSS RGBrgb(199, 149, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 58%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 2.7 · #C39035

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 2.8 · #C89134

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 3 · #C69035

Behr

Glazed Pears M270-6

ΔE 3.4 · #CC953C

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 3.5 · #C49832

Benjamin Moore

Spicy 2154-20

ΔE 3.8 · #CD963E

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 4.4 · #BF8D35

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 5.6 · #D19431

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 7 · #DA9A40

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 8.6 · #CDA434

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 9.1 · #C68736

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.6 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 11.4 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.1 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#C79535

#3467C5

Analogous

#C54A34

#C79535

#B0C534

Triadic

#C79535

#34C593

#9334C5

Split-Complementary

#C79535

#34B0C5

#4A34C5

Tetradic

#C79535

#34C54A

#3467C5

#C534B0

Monochromatic

#4D3914

#896624

#C79535

#D8B36E

#E9D3AA

Rectangle

#C79535

#67C534

#3467C5

#9334C5

Compound

#C79535

#B0C534

#3467C5

#4A34C5

Variations

Lighter

#D3A95B

#D7BD8B

#E4D7BF

Darker

#A17627

#715219

#43300D

Saturation

#938367

#C59334

#E09B1A

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C79535

#B4A333

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C79535

#9F9F4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C79535

#C98C95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sun Dial 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

#D59C43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C79535

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2A167

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#365A9F

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: #C79535;

CSS — background

background-color: #C79535;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-dial: #C79535;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-dial': '#C79535' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C79535] text-[#C79535]

SCSS

$sun-dial: #C79535;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79535?

#C79535 is Sun Dial, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C79535 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun Dial?

Sun Dial 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 Sun Dial?

Sun Dial 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 Sun Dial?

You can download Sun Dial 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 Sun Dial?

The hex code is #C79535. In RGB it's 199, 149, 53, and in HSL it's 39°, 58%, 49%.

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