ORANGES

Orpiment Orange

#D17C3F

RGB 209, 124, 63 · HSL 25°, 61%, 53% · CMYK 0, 41, 70, 18

Orpiment Orange is #D17C3F in HEX — rgb(209, 124, 63), hsl(25°, 61%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 70%, 18%).

Orpiment Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 61%, 53%. 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#D17C3F

RGB209, 124, 63

HSL25°, 61%, 53%

HSV25°, 70%, 82%

CMYK0, 41, 70, 18

Decimal13728831

CSS RGBrgb(209, 124, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 61%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 2.6 · #CE7639

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 3.4 · #D28240

Benjamin Moore

Bronze 2166-30

ΔE 3.7 · #C8783F

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 4.2 · #D87C3B

Behr

Amber Wave 260D-5

ΔE 4.6 · #D97A3E

Dulux

Golden Orange S11G9

ΔE 4.6 · #D3813A

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 4.7 · #C27136

Valspar

Coffee Whip 2008-3A

ΔE 5.8 · #D7884E

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 6 · #D98A4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 6.1 · #D68339

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 6.3 · #D88950

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 6.7 · #D08135

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.1 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 14 · #C5714F

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 14.9 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.2 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#D17C3F

#3E93D0

Analogous

#D03E4A

#D17C3F

#D0C43E

Triadic

#D17C3F

#3ED07B

#7B3ED0

Split-Complementary

#D17C3F

#3ED0C4

#3E4AD0

Tetradic

#D17C3F

#4AD03E

#3E93D0

#C43ED0

Monochromatic

#5E3517

#9C5726

#D17C3F

#DFA57C

#EECFB9

Rectangle

#D17C3F

#93D03E

#3E93D0

#7B3ED0

Compound

#D17C3F

#D0C43E

#3E93D0

#3E4AD0

Variations

Lighter

#DA9565

#DCB192

#E7D2C3

Darker

#B16127

#7C4218

#4A260D

Saturation

#9D8371

#D07B3E

#E87727

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.67:1

Deuteranopia

#D17C3F

#AC9D3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D17C3F

#8F8F4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D17C3F

#D17781

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orpiment 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

#DC8A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D17C3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C98F6F

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.

#377DAE

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: #D17C3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D17C3F;

CSS Variable

--color-orpiment-orange: #D17C3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orpiment-orange': '#D17C3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D17C3F] text-[#D17C3F]

SCSS

$orpiment-orange: #D17C3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D17C3F?

#D17C3F is Orpiment Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D17C3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orpiment Orange?

Orpiment 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 Orpiment Orange?

Orpiment 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 Orpiment Orange?

You can download Orpiment 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 Orpiment Orange?

The hex code is #D17C3F. In RGB it's 209, 124, 63, and in HSL it's 25°, 61%, 53%.

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