ORANGES

Dirty Orange

#C87606

RGB 200, 118, 6 · HSL 35°, 94%, 40% · CMYK 0, 41, 97, 22

Dirty Orange is #C87606 in HEX — rgb(200, 118, 6), hsl(35°, 94%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 97%, 22%).

Dirty Orange pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 94%, 40%. 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#C87606

RGB200, 118, 6

HSL35°, 94%, 40%

HSV35°, 97%, 78%

CMYK0, 41, 97, 22

Decimal13137414

CSS RGBrgb(200, 118, 6)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 94%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Honey S-H-290

ΔE 4.5 · #C36C00

Dulux

Golden Mane S12H9

ΔE 7.7 · #DE862B

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 7.9 · #DF892A

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 8.3 · #D78B1B

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 10.6 · #EB882C

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 11.8 · #D08135

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 12.5 · #D68339

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 13.1 · #D28239

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 13.4 · #EF913E

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.9 · #EC7C26

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 14.3 · #F38F3E

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 14.6 · #F59724

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 14.9 · #EA8A42

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.6 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 23.8 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#C87606

#0656C6

Analogous

#C61606

#C87606

#B6C606

Triadic

#C87606

#06C676

#7606C6

Split-Complementary

#C87606

#06B6C6

#1606C6

Tetradic

#C87606

#06C616

#0656C6

#C606B6

Monochromatic

#311D02

#7C4A04

#C87606

#F89E20

#FABE6B

Rectangle

#C87606

#56C606

#0656C6

#7606C6

Compound

#C87606

#B6C606

#0656C6

#1606C6

Variations

Lighter

#F89812

#EDAF5A

#EDCFA6

Darker

#A25F01

#704100

#412600

Saturation

#836B49

#C67606

#C97603

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#C87606

#A59500

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C87606

#89892C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C87606

#C86F7A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dirty 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

#D58520

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C87606

Daylight 5500K

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

#C38A44

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#114B9C

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: #C87606;

CSS — background

background-color: #C87606;

CSS Variable

--color-dirty-orange: #C87606;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dirty-orange': '#C87606' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C87606] text-[#C87606]

SCSS

$dirty-orange: #C87606;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C87606?

#C87606 is Dirty Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C87606 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dirty Orange?

Dirty 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 Dirty Orange?

Dirty 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 Dirty Orange?

You can download Dirty 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 Dirty Orange?

The hex code is #C87606. In RGB it's 200, 118, 6, and in HSL it's 35°, 94%, 40%.

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