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Desert Caravan

#D39D55

RGB 211, 157, 85 · HSL 34°, 59%, 58% · CMYK 0, 26, 60, 17

Desert Caravan is #D39D55 in HEX — rgb(211, 157, 85), hsl(34°, 59%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 60%, 17%).

Desert Caravan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 59%, 58%. 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#D39D55

RGB211, 157, 85

HSL34°, 59%, 58%

HSV34°, 60%, 83%

CMYK0, 26, 60, 17

Decimal13868373

CSS RGBrgb(211, 157, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 59%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Caravan 300D-5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Ceremonial Gold SW6382

ΔE 1.7 · #D69E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 1.9 · #D69C54

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

ΔE 2.2 · #CF994E

Benjamin Moore

Delightful 2158-30

ΔE 2.5 · #D29851

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 2.6 · #CC974D

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 2.7 · #CE9650

Dunn-Edwards

Gingerbread House DE5334

ΔE 3.1 · #CA994E

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 3.4 · #D1974C

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 3.6 · #D79F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 4.6 · #CB9E59

Dulux

Hokey Pokey S14F6

ΔE 5.6 · #C79C57

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.7 · #CA9F5E

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.3 · #E4A467

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.3 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.7 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D39D55

#558BD3

Analogous

#D35D55

#D39D55

#CBD355

Triadic

#D39D55

#55D39C

#9C55D3

Split-Complementary

#D39D55

#55CBD3

#5D55D3

Tetradic

#D39D55

#55D35D

#558BD3

#D355CB

Monochromatic

#724D1D

#AE762D

#D39D55

#E3C092

#F2E3CE

Rectangle

#D39D55

#8BD355

#558BD3

#9C55D3

Compound

#D39D55

#CBD355

#558BD3

#5D55D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCB077

#DFC39F

#E9DCCA

Darker

#C0802D

#86581D

#4F340F

Saturation

#A79681

#D39C55

#E99F3F

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D39D55

#BDAE54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D39D55

#A8A862

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D39D55

#D4969E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Caravan 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

#DEA25B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D39D55

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBA77F

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.

#3F75BD

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: #D39D55;

CSS — background

background-color: #D39D55;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-caravan: #D39D55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-caravan': '#D39D55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D39D55] text-[#D39D55]

SCSS

$desert-caravan: #D39D55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D39D55?

#D39D55 is Desert Caravan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D39D55 warm or cool?

Desert Caravan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert Caravan?

Desert Caravan 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 Desert Caravan?

Desert Caravan 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 Desert Caravan?

You can download Desert Caravan 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 Desert Caravan?

The hex code is #D39D55. In RGB it's 211, 157, 85, and in HSL it's 34°, 59%, 58%.

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