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Bugle Call

#D3973C

RGB 211, 151, 60 · HSL 36°, 63%, 53% · CMYK 0, 28, 72, 17

Bugle Call is #D3973C in HEX — rgb(211, 151, 60), hsl(36°, 63%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 72%, 17%).

Bugle Call pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 63%, 53%. 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#D3973C

RGB211, 151, 60

HSL36°, 63%, 53%

HSV36°, 72%, 83%

CMYK0, 28, 72, 17

Decimal13866812

CSS RGBrgb(211, 151, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 63%, 53%)

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#D3973C

#3C78D3

Analogous

#D34B3C

#D3973C

#C4D33C

Triadic

#D3973C

#3CD396

#963CD3

Split-Complementary

#D3973C

#3CC4D3

#4B3CD3

Tetradic

#D3973C

#3CD34B

#3C78D3

#D33CC4

Monochromatic

#604216

#9E6D24

#D3973C

#E1B87A

#EFD9B8

Rectangle

#D3973C

#78D33C

#3C78D3

#963CD3

Compound

#D3973C

#C4D33C

#3C78D3

#4B3CD3

Variations

Lighter

#DCAB63

#DEBF91

#E8D9C3

Darker

#B47A25

#7E5517

#4B320C

Saturation

#9E8C70

#D3963C

#E99B25

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3973C

#BBAA39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3973C

#A3A350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3973C

#D58F98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bugle Call 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

#DE9E48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3973C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBA36C

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.

#3567B0

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: #D3973C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3973C;

CSS Variable

--color-bugle-call: #D3973C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bugle-call': '#D3973C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3973C] text-[#D3973C]

SCSS

$bugle-call: #D3973C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3973C?

#D3973C is Bugle Call, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3973C warm or cool?

Bugle Call reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bugle Call?

Bugle Call 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 Bugle Call?

Bugle Call 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 Bugle Call?

You can download Bugle Call 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 Bugle Call?

The hex code is #D3973C. In RGB it's 211, 151, 60, and in HSL it's 36°, 63%, 53%.

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