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Dixie

#CD8431

RGB 205, 132, 49 · HSL 32°, 61%, 50% · CMYK 0, 36, 76, 20

Dixie is #CD8431 in HEX — rgb(205, 132, 49), hsl(32°, 61%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 76%, 20%).

Dixie pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 61%, 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#CD8431

RGB205, 132, 49

HSL32°, 61%, 50%

HSV32°, 76%, 80%

CMYK0, 36, 76, 20

Decimal13468721

CSS RGBrgb(205, 132, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 61%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2156-20

ΔE 2.3 · #CD802E

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 3.1 · #CB8135

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 3.3 · #D28233

Dulux

Gold Quarry S12G8

ΔE 4.6 · #CC843B

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 4.7 · #D28239

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 5.1 · #C68736

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 5.3 · #D68339

Behr

Sweet Mustard M260-6

ΔE 5.4 · #CF8C2E

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 6.8 · #C27F38

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 7 · #E38F43

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8 · #B97D31

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 8.8 · #DC974D

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.1 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.1 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#CD8431

#327ACD

Analogous

#CD3732

#CD8431

#C8CD32

Triadic

#CD8431

#32CD85

#8532CD

Split-Complementary

#CD8431

#32C8CD

#3732CD

Tetradic

#CD8431

#32CD37

#327ACD

#CD32C8

Monochromatic

#523514

#905D23

#CD8431

#DCA96F

#EBCEAD

Rectangle

#CD8431

#7ACD32

#327ACD

#8532CD

Compound

#CD8431

#C8CD32

#327ACD

#3732CD

Variations

Lighter

#D79D5B

#DAB58B

#E5D4BF

Darker

#A76A25

#754917

#452B0C

Saturation

#978168

#CD8532

#E68619

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#CD8431

#AE9E2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD8431

#949443

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD8431

#CE7D87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dixie 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

#D99040

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD8431

Daylight 5500K

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

#C69564

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.

#3469A5

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: #CD8431;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD8431;

CSS Variable

--color-dixie: #CD8431;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dixie': '#CD8431' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD8431] text-[#CD8431]

SCSS

$dixie: #CD8431;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD8431?

#CD8431 is Dixie, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD8431 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dixie?

Dixie 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 Dixie?

Dixie 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 Dixie?

You can download Dixie 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 Dixie?

The hex code is #CD8431. In RGB it's 205, 132, 49, and in HSL it's 32°, 61%, 50%.

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