ORANGES

Brick Yellow

#D2A161

RGB 210, 161, 97 · HSL 34°, 56%, 60% · CMYK 0, 23, 54, 18

Brick Yellow is #D2A161 in HEX — rgb(210, 161, 97), hsl(34°, 56%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 54%, 18%).

Brick Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 56%, 60%. 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#D2A161

RGB210, 161, 97

HSL34°, 56%, 60%

HSV34°, 54%, 82%

CMYK0, 23, 54, 18

Decimal13803873

CSS RGBrgb(210, 161, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 56%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Burnside S12F5

ΔE 1.6 · #D0A263

Behr

Cake Spice M250-4

ΔE 1.8 · #D7A466

Sherwin-Williams

Butternut SW6389

ΔE 2.2 · #CC9B5C

Benjamin Moore

Morgan 189

ΔE 2.5 · #D1A15C

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 2.8 · #DBA867

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 2.9 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 3.2 · #CB9E59

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunrise Heat 920

ΔE 3.4 · #CAA061

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 3.4 · #D79F5E

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 3.4 · #CC9859

Dunn-Edwards

Butterscotch Syrup DE5298

ΔE 3.8 · #D9A05F

Vista Paint

Sunrise Heat C-919

ΔE 4.1 · #C9A15F

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 6 · #E5A96B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.5 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.6 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 15.2 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#D2A161

#6091D2

Analogous

#D26760

#D2A161

#CBD260

Triadic

#D2A161

#60D2A1

#A160D2

Split-Complementary

#D2A161

#60CBD2

#6760D2

Tetradic

#D2A161

#60D267

#6091D2

#D260CB

Monochromatic

#775222

#B37B32

#D2A161

#E3C49C

#F4E7D7

Rectangle

#D2A161

#91D260

#6091D2

#A160D2

Compound

#D2A161

#CBD260

#6091D2

#6760D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBB380

#DFC6A5

#E9DDCD

Darker

#C28432

#885B20

#503511

Saturation

#AA9B88

#D2A160

#E9A449

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2A161

#BEB060

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2A161

#ABAB6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2A161

#D39AA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brick Yellow 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

#DDA564

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2A161

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAAA88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#477ABE

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: #D2A161;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2A161;

CSS Variable

--color-brick-yellow: #D2A161;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brick-yellow': '#D2A161' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2A161] text-[#D2A161]

SCSS

$brick-yellow: #D2A161;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2A161?

#D2A161 is Brick Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D2A161 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brick Yellow?

Brick Yellow 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 Brick Yellow?

Brick Yellow 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 Brick Yellow?

You can download Brick Yellow 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 Brick Yellow?

The hex code is #D2A161. In RGB it's 210, 161, 97, and in HSL it's 34°, 56%, 60%.

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