ORANGES

Glittering Sun

#D3AD77

RGB 211, 173, 119 · HSL 35°, 51%, 65% · CMYK 0, 18, 44, 17

Glittering Sun is #D3AD77 in HEX — rgb(211, 173, 119), hsl(35°, 51%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 44%, 17%).

Glittering Sun pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 51%, 65%. 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#D3AD77

RGB211, 173, 119

HSL35°, 51%, 65%

HSV35°, 44%, 83%

CMYK0, 18, 44, 17

Decimal13872503

CSS RGBrgb(211, 173, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 51%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glittering Sun MQ2-17

ΔE 0.8 · #D2AB75

PPG

Drops Of Honey 1090-4

ΔE 1.1 · #D4AE76

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Fleece SW6388

ΔE 1.4 · #D6AD78

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 1.5 · #CFA974

Valspar

Ambitious 3005-5C

ΔE 2 · #D8AF77

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 2 · #D9B27D

Dulux

Sandpaper S12F4

ΔE 2.2 · #DAB27B

Benjamin Moore

Camel 1103

ΔE 2.8 · #CEA775

Vista Paint

Gold Digger C-876

ΔE 3.1 · #CFAE73

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 3.2 · #D1B075

Dunn-Edwards

Root Beer Float DE5326

ΔE 4.3 · #CFA46B

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.9 · #DFBD87

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.3 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.7 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.5 · #DCB771

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#D3AD77

#789ED3

Analogous

#D38078

#D3AD77

#CCD378

Triadic

#D3AD77

#78D3AD

#AD78D3

Split-Complementary

#D3AD77

#78CCD3

#8078D3

Tetradic

#D3AD77

#78D380

#789ED3

#D378CC

Monochromatic

#87612C

#C18A3E

#D3AD77

#E6D0B2

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#D3AD77

#9ED378

#789ED3

#AD78D3

Compound

#D3AD77

#CCD378

#789ED3

#8078D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCBE93

#E1CDB2

#EBE2D5

Darker

#C69043

#8E6428

#543A16

Saturation

#B3A898

#D3AD78

#E9B162

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3AD77

#C4B777

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3AD77

#B4B480

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3AD77

#D5A7AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Glittering Sun 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

#DEAE74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3AD77

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBB399

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5B85BE

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: #D3AD77;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3AD77;

CSS Variable

--color-glittering-sun: #D3AD77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glittering-sun': '#D3AD77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3AD77] text-[#D3AD77]

SCSS

$glittering-sun: #D3AD77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3AD77?

#D3AD77 is Glittering Sun, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3AD77 warm or cool?

Glittering Sun reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Glittering Sun?

Glittering Sun 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 Glittering Sun?

Glittering Sun 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 Glittering Sun?

You can download Glittering Sun 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 Glittering Sun?

The hex code is #D3AD77. In RGB it's 211, 173, 119, and in HSL it's 35°, 51%, 65%.

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