ORANGES

Rumba Orange

#C96729

RGB 201, 103, 41 · HSL 23°, 66%, 47% · CMYK 0, 49, 80, 21

Rumba Orange is #C96729 in HEX — rgb(201, 103, 41), hsl(23°, 66%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 80%, 21%).

Rumba Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 66%, 47%. 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#C96729

RGB201, 103, 41

HSL23°, 66%, 47%

HSV23°, 80%, 79%

CMYK0, 49, 80, 21

Decimal13199145

CSS RGBrgb(201, 103, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 66%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rumba Orange M230-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 3.5 · #D26B33

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 4.2 · #C66B30

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 5.8 · #CF6837

Dulux

Burning Tangerine SB7C8

ΔE 6.2 · #CD6F3A

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 6.4 · #D86F3C

Benjamin Moore

Burnt 2167-10

ΔE 6.7 · #C86D38

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 8.2 · #C56E39

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 8.5 · #E47237

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 9.3 · #C27136

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 10.5 · #C35831

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 11.6 · #EA7C4C

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.7 · #F07B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.1 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 14 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 14.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#C96729

#298AC7

Analogous

#C7293B

#C96729

#C7B429

Triadic

#C96729

#29C765

#6529C7

Split-Complementary

#C96729

#29C7B4

#293BC7

Tetradic

#C96729

#3BC729

#298AC7

#B429C7

Monochromatic

#48250F

#87451C

#C96729

#DE8F5E

#EBBB9E

Rectangle

#C96729

#8AC729

#298AC7

#6529C7

Compound

#C96729

#C7B429

#298AC7

#293BC7

Variations

Lighter

#DA824C

#DBA380

#E6CBBA

Darker

#A2501D

#723712

#432009

Saturation

#907260

#C76529

#DB6114

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.46:1

Deuteranopia

#C96729

#9F9020

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C96729

#7F7F36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C96729

#C8646E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rumba 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

#D67A3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C96729

Daylight 5500K

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

#C37F5E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#2D739F

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: #C96729;

CSS — background

background-color: #C96729;

CSS Variable

--color-rumba-orange: #C96729;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rumba-orange': '#C96729' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C96729] text-[#C96729]

SCSS

$rumba-orange: #C96729;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C96729?

#C96729 is Rumba Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C96729 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rumba Orange?

Rumba 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 Rumba Orange?

Rumba 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 Rumba Orange?

You can download Rumba 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 Rumba Orange?

The hex code is #C96729. In RGB it's 201, 103, 41, and in HSL it's 23°, 66%, 47%.

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