ORANGES

Clay Mug

#D37959

RGB 211, 121, 89 · HSL 16°, 58%, 59% · CMYK 0, 43, 58, 17

Clay Mug is #D37959 in HEX — rgb(211, 121, 89), hsl(16°, 58%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 58%, 17%).

Clay Mug pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 58%, 59%. 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#D37959

RGB211, 121, 89

HSL16°, 58%, 59%

HSV16°, 58%, 83%

CMYK0, 43, 58, 17

Decimal13859161

CSS RGBrgb(211, 121, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 58%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 3.2 · #D67C56

Behr

Grounded 240D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #D37C55

PPG

Copper Penny 17-24

ΔE 3.8 · #D67953

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 4.1 · #DD7F5A

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 4.3 · #C5714F

Kilz

Peruvian Orange LB280-01

ΔE 4.4 · #C8754F

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Coral DE5173

ΔE 4.6 · #DA7C55

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 4.6 · #D37A51

Benjamin Moore

Bryce 098

ΔE 5.1 · #D17C52

Valspar

Spanish Dancer 2005-3B

ΔE 5.3 · #DC7D66

Vista Paint

Coral Cove K-633

ΔE 5.3 · #E17D63

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.5 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.1 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.1 · #E87257

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 15.8 · #A65E2E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#D37959

#5AB3D3

Analogous

#D35A76

#D37959

#D3B75A

Triadic

#D37959

#5AD37A

#7A5AD3

Split-Complementary

#D37959

#5AD3B7

#5A76D3

Tetradic

#D37959

#76D35A

#5AB3D3

#B75AD3

Monochromatic

#75361F

#B1522F

#D37959

#E3AB96

#F3DBD3

Rectangle

#D37959

#B3D35A

#5AB3D3

#7A5AD3

Compound

#D37959

#D3B75A

#5AB3D3

#5A76D3

Variations

Lighter

#DC957B

#DFB2A1

#E9D3CC

Darker

#C2562F

#883A1E

#502110

Saturation

#A98E84

#D37A5A

#E97044

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#D37959

#AA9D56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D37959

#8E8E5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D37959

#D2777F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clay Mug 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

#DE875E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D37959

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB8C82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#419DBF

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: #D37959;

CSS — background

background-color: #D37959;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-mug: #D37959;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-mug': '#D37959' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D37959] text-[#D37959]

SCSS

$clay-mug: #D37959;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D37959?

#D37959 is Clay Mug, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D37959 warm or cool?

Clay Mug reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clay Mug?

Clay Mug 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 Clay Mug?

Clay Mug 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 Clay Mug?

You can download Clay Mug 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 Clay Mug?

The hex code is #D37959. In RGB it's 211, 121, 89, and in HSL it's 16°, 58%, 59%.

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