ORANGES

Buried Treasure

#D28B42

RGB 210, 139, 66 · HSL 30°, 62%, 54% · CMYK 0, 34, 69, 18

Buried Treasure is #D28B42 in HEX — rgb(210, 139, 66), hsl(30°, 62%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 69%, 18%).

Buried Treasure pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 62%, 54%. 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#D28B42

RGB210, 139, 66

HSL30°, 62%, 54%

HSV30°, 69%, 82%

CMYK0, 34, 69, 18

Decimal13798210

CSS RGBrgb(210, 139, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 62%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Suede Vest DE5279

ΔE 2.5 · #D79043

Dulux

Gold Quarry S12G8

ΔE 2.6 · #CC843B

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 3 · #CF8744

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 3.7 · #C78538

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 3.7 · #DE914A

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-20

ΔE 3.9 · #CE8442

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 4.4 · #CB8135

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 4.5 · #DC974D

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 5.1 · #C27F38

Valspar

Hazelnut Coffee 3001-3A

ΔE 5.5 · #D48D4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 6.4 · #D68339

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 7.6 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.7 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.6 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#D28B42

#418AD2

Analogous

#D24141

#D28B42

#D2D241

Triadic

#D28B42

#41D28A

#8A41D2

Split-Complementary

#D28B42

#41D2D2

#4141D2

Tetradic

#D28B42

#41D241

#418AD2

#D241D2

Monochromatic

#633D17

#A16326

#D28B42

#E1B07F

#EFD6BD

Rectangle

#D28B42

#8AD241

#418AD2

#8A41D2

Compound

#D28B42

#D2D241

#418AD2

#4141D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBA167

#DEB994

#E8D6C4

Darker

#B66E26

#7F4C18

#4B2C0D

Saturation

#A08A74

#D28A41

#E98A2B

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D28B42

#B4A43F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D28B42

#9A9A50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D28B42

#D3858E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buried Treasure 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

#DD954D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D28B42

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA9A71

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.

#3775B3

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: #D28B42;

CSS — background

background-color: #D28B42;

CSS Variable

--color-buried-treasure: #D28B42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buried-treasure': '#D28B42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D28B42] text-[#D28B42]

SCSS

$buried-treasure: #D28B42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D28B42?

#D28B42 is Buried Treasure, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D28B42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buried Treasure?

Buried Treasure 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 Buried Treasure?

Buried Treasure 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 Buried Treasure?

You can download Buried Treasure 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 Buried Treasure?

The hex code is #D28B42. In RGB it's 210, 139, 66, and in HSL it's 30°, 62%, 54%.

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