ORANGES

Yellow Mandarin

#D28034

RGB 210, 128, 52 · HSL 29°, 64%, 51% · CMYK 0, 39, 75, 18

Yellow Mandarin is #D28034 in HEX — rgb(210, 128, 52), hsl(29°, 64%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 75%, 18%).

Yellow Mandarin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 64%, 51%. 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#D28034

RGB210, 128, 52

HSL29°, 64%, 51%

HSV29°, 75%, 82%

CMYK0, 39, 75, 18

Decimal13795380

CSS RGBrgb(210, 128, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 64%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 1.4 · #D08135

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 1.5 · #D28233

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 1.5 · #D68339

Dulux

Gold Fusion SB7C3

ΔE 1.6 · #D48239

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 2 · #D28239

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 2.9 · #CD7A33

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2156-20

ΔE 3 · #CD802E

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 5.7 · #E38F43

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 7.1 · #CE7639

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 7.6 · #CF8744

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.6 · #EA8A42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 10.4 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 15.4 · #D69C54

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 15.6 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#D28034

#3285D2

Analogous

#D23235

#D28034

#D2CF32

Triadic

#D28034

#32D27F

#7F32D2

Split-Complementary

#D28034

#32D2CF

#3235D2

Tetradic

#D28034

#35D232

#3285D2

#CF32D2

Monochromatic

#583413

#975A21

#D28034

#E0A671

#EECEB0

Rectangle

#D28034

#85D232

#3285D2

#7F32D2

Compound

#D28034

#D2CF32

#3285D2

#3235D2

Variations

Lighter

#DB995B

#DDB38B

#E7D3C0

Darker

#AE6622

#7A4615

#48290B

Saturation

#9A816A

#D27F32

#E97F1C

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#D28034

#AF9F2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D28034

#929244

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D28034

#D27A84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow Mandarin 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

#DD8D42

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D28034

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA9266

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.

#3271AB

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: #D28034;

CSS — background

background-color: #D28034;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-mandarin: #D28034;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-mandarin': '#D28034' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D28034] text-[#D28034]

SCSS

$yellow-mandarin: #D28034;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D28034?

#D28034 is Yellow Mandarin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D28034 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Mandarin?

Yellow Mandarin 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 Yellow Mandarin?

Yellow Mandarin 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 Yellow Mandarin?

You can download Yellow Mandarin 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 Yellow Mandarin?

The hex code is #D28034. In RGB it's 210, 128, 52, and in HSL it's 29°, 64%, 51%.

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