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Whiskey Sour

#D4915D

RGB 212, 145, 93 · HSL 26°, 58%, 60% · CMYK 0, 32, 56, 17

Whiskey Sour is #D4915D in HEX — rgb(212, 145, 93), hsl(26°, 58%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 56%, 17%).

Whiskey Sour pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 58%, 60%. 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#D4915D

RGB212, 145, 93

HSL26°, 58%, 60%

HSV26°, 56%, 83%

CMYK0, 32, 56, 17

Decimal13930845

CSS RGBrgb(212, 145, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 58%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 1.9 · #D2935D

Benjamin Moore

Rio 111

ΔE 2.4 · #D59363

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 2.6 · #CE9059

Behr

Glazed Pecan 280D-5

ΔE 3 · #D28C55

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

ΔE 3.3 · #CD8C5D

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 3.4 · #D09258

Valspar

Patio Stone 2008-5B

ΔE 3.7 · #D28A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Coyote DE5249

ΔE 3.9 · #DC9B68

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D48959

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 6.9 · #C48E5E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.3 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.3 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.5 · #CF8744

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.8 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.2 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.4 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#D4915D

#5EA1D4

Analogous

#D45E66

#D4915D

#D4CC5E

Triadic

#D4915D

#5ED491

#915ED4

Split-Complementary

#D4915D

#5ED4CC

#5E66D4

Tetradic

#D4915D

#66D45E

#5EA1D4

#CC5ED4

Monochromatic

#794720

#B56A30

#D4915D

#E4BA9A

#F4E4D7

Rectangle

#D4915D

#A1D45E

#5EA1D4

#915ED4

Compound

#D4915D

#D4CC5E

#5EA1D4

#5E66D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDA77E

#E0BEA4

#EAD9CD

Darker

#C57030

#8A4D1E

#522D10

Saturation

#AB9787

#D4915E

#EA8E48

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4915D

#B6A95B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4915D

#9F9F66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4915D

#D48C94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Whiskey Sour 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

#DE9961

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4915D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC9E85

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.

#448AC0

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: #D4915D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4915D;

CSS Variable

--color-whiskey-sour: #D4915D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whiskey-sour': '#D4915D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4915D] text-[#D4915D]

SCSS

$whiskey-sour: #D4915D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4915D?

#D4915D is Whiskey Sour, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4915D warm or cool?

Whiskey Sour reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whiskey Sour?

Whiskey Sour 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 Whiskey Sour?

Whiskey Sour 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 Whiskey Sour?

You can download Whiskey Sour 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 Whiskey Sour?

The hex code is #D4915D. In RGB it's 212, 145, 93, and in HSL it's 26°, 58%, 60%.

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