REDS

Tawny Orange

#D37F6F

RGB 211, 127, 111 · HSL 10°, 53%, 63% · CMYK 0, 40, 47, 17

Tawny Orange is #D37F6F in HEX — rgb(211, 127, 111), hsl(10°, 53%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 47%, 17%).

Tawny Orange pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 53%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D37F6F

RGB211, 127, 111

HSL10°, 53%, 63%

HSV10°, 47%, 83%

CMYK0, 40, 47, 17

Decimal13860719

CSS RGBrgb(211, 127, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 53%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical CSP-1115

ΔE 1.8 · #D2816E

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 2.1 · #D2806C

Behr

Nectarina 220D-5

ΔE 2.8 · #D57D72

PPG

Freckles 1191-5

ΔE 3.2 · #D78775

Valspar

Amber Rose 2003-3B

ΔE 3.2 · #DB8478

Vista Paint

Graceful Ballerina C-1072

ΔE 3.6 · #D98879

Dulux

Zanci S06F6

ΔE 4 · #D38677

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 4.3 · #DD897C

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 4.4 · #D87B6A

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 4.7 · #CF8571

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 5 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.7 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.4 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.7 · #C27654

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.2 · #D36E70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D37F6F

#6FC2D3

Analogous

#D36F90

#D37F6F

#D3B16F

Triadic

#D37F6F

#6FD37F

#7F6FD3

Split-Complementary

#D37F6F

#6FD3B1

#6F90D3

Tetradic

#D37F6F

#90D36F

#6FC2D3

#B16FD3

Monochromatic

#813628

#BB4F3A

#D37F6F

#E5B3A9

#F7E7E4

Rectangle

#D37F6F

#C2D36F

#6FC2D3

#7F6FD3

Compound

#D37F6F

#D3B16F

#6FC2D3

#6F90D3

Variations

Lighter

#DC998C

#E0B5AD

#EAD6D2

Darker

#C7523A

#8C3625

#531F14

Saturation

#B09792

#D37F6F

#E97158

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D37F6F

#ABA16D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D37F6F

#929271

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D37F6F

#D27F85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tawny Orange carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DE8C6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D37F6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB9193

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#53ACBE

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: #D37F6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D37F6F;

CSS Variable

--color-tawny-orange: #D37F6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tawny-orange': '#D37F6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D37F6F] text-[#D37F6F]

SCSS

$tawny-orange: #D37F6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D37F6F?

#D37F6F is Tawny Orange, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D37F6F warm or cool?

Tawny Orange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tawny Orange?

Tawny Orange works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Tawny Orange?

Tawny Orange pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tawny Orange?

You can download Tawny Orange 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 Tawny Orange?

The hex code is #D37F6F. In RGB it's 211, 127, 111, and in HSL it's 10°, 53%, 63%.

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