ORANGES

Clay Terrace

#D4823C

RGB 212, 130, 60 · HSL 28°, 64%, 53% · CMYK 0, 39, 72, 17

Clay Terrace is #D4823C in HEX — rgb(212, 130, 60), hsl(28°, 64%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 72%, 17%).

Clay Terrace pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 64%, 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#D4823C

RGB212, 130, 60

HSL28°, 64%, 53%

HSV28°, 72%, 83%

CMYK0, 39, 72, 17

Decimal13926972

CSS RGBrgb(212, 130, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 64%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Terrace DE5229

Exact match

Dulux

Golden Orange S11G9

ΔE 0.6 · #D3813A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 2 · #D68339

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 2.3 · #D28240

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 2.8 · #D08135

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 3.1 · #CD7A33

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-20

ΔE 4.7 · #CE8442

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 5.5 · #CF8744

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 5.5 · #E38F43

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 5.8 · #CE7639

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 6.4 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.6 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.5 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 14.1 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 17.1 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.7 · #CB9E59

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 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

#D4823C

#3A8CD4

Analogous

#D43A40

#D4823C

#D4CF3A

Triadic

#D4823C

#3AD482

#823AD4

Split-Complementary

#D4823C

#3AD4CF

#3A40D4

Tetradic

#D4823C

#40D43A

#3A8CD4

#CF3AD4

Monochromatic

#603815

#9F5D23

#D4823C

#E2AA79

#EFD2B8

Rectangle

#D4823C

#8CD43A

#3A8CD4

#823AD4

Compound

#D4823C

#D4CF3A

#3A8CD4

#3A40D4

Variations

Lighter

#DC9B62

#DEB490

#E8D4C2

Darker

#B56723

#7F4716

#4B290B

Saturation

#9E8670

#D4823A

#E98125

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4823C

#B1A137

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4823C

#94944A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4823C

#D47D86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clay Terrace 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

#DE8E48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4823C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC936C

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.

#3477B1

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: #D4823C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4823C;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-terrace: #D4823C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-terrace': '#D4823C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4823C] text-[#D4823C]

SCSS

$clay-terrace: #D4823C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4823C?

#D4823C is Clay Terrace, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4823C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Terrace?

Clay Terrace 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 Terrace?

Clay Terrace 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 Terrace?

You can download Clay Terrace 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 Terrace?

The hex code is #D4823C. In RGB it's 212, 130, 60, and in HSL it's 28°, 64%, 53%.

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