REDS

Orange Essential

#D1907C

RGB 209, 144, 124 · HSL 14°, 48%, 65% · CMYK 0, 31, 41, 18

Orange Essential is #D1907C in HEX — rgb(209, 144, 124), hsl(14°, 48%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 41%, 18%).

Orange Essential pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 48%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D1907C

RGB209, 144, 124

HSL14°, 48%, 65%

HSV14°, 41%, 82%

CMYK0, 31, 41, 18

Decimal13734012

CSS RGBrgb(209, 144, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 48%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Orange Essential 1063-5

Exact match

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 1.5 · #CE8C79

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 3.1 · #CD8E7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 3.3 · #DB9785

Vista Paint

Alexandra Peach C-1058

ΔE 3.4 · #DC9784

Benjamin Moore

Peaches 040

ΔE 4.1 · #CC8675

Dulux

Paddy S06F5

ΔE 4.2 · #DA9284

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 4.3 · #C6876F

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 4.4 · #D7987D

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 4.5 · #DE9981

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.4 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.8 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.6 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.3 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.4 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1907C

#7BBDD1

Analogous

#D17B92

#D1907C

#D1BA7B

Triadic

#D1907C

#7BD18F

#8F7BD1

Split-Complementary

#D1907C

#7BD1BA

#7B92D1

Tetradic

#D1907C

#92D17B

#7BBDD1

#BA7BD1

Monochromatic

#84422E

#BD5F42

#D1907C

#E4BFB4

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#D1907C

#BDD17B

#7BBDD1

#8F7BD1

Compound

#D1907C

#D1BA7B

#7BBDD1

#7B92D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAA595

#DFBEB4

#EADAD5

Darker

#C26447

#8B412B

#522518

Saturation

#B39F99

#D18F7B

#E88364

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1907C

#B2A87B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1907C

#9E9E7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1907C

#D08F94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Orange Essential carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DC9978

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1907C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C99E9C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5EA6BB

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: #D1907C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1907C;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-essential: #D1907C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-essential': '#D1907C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1907C] text-[#D1907C]

SCSS

$orange-essential: #D1907C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1907C?

#D1907C is Orange Essential, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D1907C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Essential?

Orange Essential works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Orange Essential?

Orange Essential pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orange Essential?

You can download Orange Essential 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 Orange Essential?

The hex code is #D1907C. In RGB it's 209, 144, 124, and in HSL it's 14°, 48%, 65%.

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