ORANGES

Pinch of Clove

#D2916B

RGB 210, 145, 107 · HSL 22°, 53%, 62% · CMYK 0, 31, 49, 18

Pinch of Clove is #D2916B in HEX — rgb(210, 145, 107), hsl(22°, 53%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 49%, 18%).

Pinch of Clove pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 53%, 62%. 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#D2916B

RGB210, 145, 107

HSL22°, 53%, 62%

HSV22°, 49%, 82%

CMYK0, 31, 49, 18

Decimal13799787

CSS RGBrgb(210, 145, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 53%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Longhorn 2007-5B

ΔE 1.6 · #D6926B

Vista Paint

Sunset Mesa K-618

ΔE 1.7 · #D4916E

Sherwin-Williams

Chivalry Copper SW6353

ΔE 2.2 · #D4966E

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 2.8 · #CF8D6C

Benjamin Moore

Vegetable 062

ΔE 2.8 · #D9926E

Behr

Ferrous MQ4-37

ΔE 3.9 · #C98F6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 4.1 · #CD9470

Dulux

Surprise S09G5

ΔE 4.6 · #C98F6E

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 4.7 · #E09673

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 5 · #D19776

Kilz

Indian Curry LB250-02

ΔE 5.4 · #D58E72

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.6 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.7 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.6 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.6 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.1 · #F7A879

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 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

#D2916B

#6BACD1

Analogous

#D16B78

#D2916B

#D1C46B

Triadic

#D2916B

#6BD190

#906BD1

Split-Complementary

#D2916B

#6BD1C4

#6B78D1

Tetradic

#D2916B

#78D16B

#6BACD1

#C46BD1

Monochromatic

#7D4626

#B76738

#D2916B

#E3BCA5

#F5E8E0

Rectangle

#D2916B

#ACD16B

#6BACD1

#906BD1

Compound

#D2916B

#D1C46B

#6BACD1

#6B78D1

Variations

Lighter

#DBA788

#DFBEAB

#EADAD1

Darker

#C56C38

#8A4924

#512A14

Saturation

#AE9A8F

#D1906B

#E88A54

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2916B

#B4A869

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2916B

#9F9F71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2916B

#D28E94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pinch of Clove 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

#DD996B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2916B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA9E90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#5095BD

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: #D2916B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2916B;

CSS Variable

--color-pinch-of-clove: #D2916B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinch-of-clove': '#D2916B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2916B] text-[#D2916B]

SCSS

$pinch-of-clove: #D2916B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2916B?

#D2916B is Pinch of Clove, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2916B warm or cool?

Pinch of Clove reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pinch of Clove?

Pinch of Clove 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 Pinch of Clove?

Pinch of Clove 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 Pinch of Clove?

You can download Pinch of Clove 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 Pinch of Clove?

The hex code is #D2916B. In RGB it's 210, 145, 107, and in HSL it's 22°, 53%, 62%.

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