ORANGES

Jazz Brass

#D48740

RGB 212, 135, 64 · HSL 29°, 63%, 54% · CMYK 0, 36, 70, 17

Jazz Brass is #D48740 in HEX — rgb(212, 135, 64), hsl(29°, 63%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 70%, 17%).

Jazz Brass pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 63%, 54%. 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#D48740

RGB212, 135, 64

HSL29°, 63%, 54%

HSV29°, 70%, 83%

CMYK0, 36, 70, 17

Decimal13928256

CSS RGBrgb(212, 135, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 63%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Quarry S12G8

ΔE 2.7 · #CC843B

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 2.7 · #D28239

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 2.8 · #D28240

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-20

ΔE 3.2 · #CE8442

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 3.4 · #CF8744

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 3.5 · #CB8135

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 3.7 · #DE914A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 3.8 · #D68339

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 5.3 · #E38F43

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 5.5 · #D98A4E

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 5.7 · #C27F38

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 6.8 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 11.3 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 15.4 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#D48740

#408CD4

Analogous

#D44042

#D48740

#D4D140

Triadic

#D48740

#40D487

#8740D4

Split-Complementary

#D48740

#40D4D1

#4042D4

Tetradic

#D48740

#42D440

#408CD4

#D140D4

Monochromatic

#643C17

#A26125

#D48740

#E2AE7E

#F0D5BC

Rectangle

#D48740

#8CD440

#408CD4

#8740D4

Compound

#D48740

#D4D140

#408CD4

#4042D4

Variations

Lighter

#DC9F66

#DEB793

#E8D5C4

Darker

#B76C25

#804A17

#4C2B0C

Saturation

#A08974

#D48740

#E9872A

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D48740

#B3A33C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D48740

#98984E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D48740

#D4818A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Jazz Brass 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

#DE924B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D48740

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC976F

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.

#3677B4

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: #D48740;

CSS — background

background-color: #D48740;

CSS Variable

--color-jazz-brass: #D48740;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jazz-brass': '#D48740' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D48740] text-[#D48740]

SCSS

$jazz-brass: #D48740;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D48740?

#D48740 is Jazz Brass, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D48740 warm or cool?

Jazz Brass reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jazz Brass?

Jazz Brass 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 Jazz Brass?

Jazz Brass 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 Jazz Brass?

You can download Jazz Brass 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 Jazz Brass?

The hex code is #D48740. In RGB it's 212, 135, 64, and in HSL it's 29°, 63%, 54%.

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