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Sunset Mesa

#D4916E

RGB 212, 145, 110 · HSL 21°, 54%, 63% · CMYK 0, 32, 48, 17

Sunset Mesa is #D4916E in HEX — rgb(212, 145, 110), hsl(21°, 54%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 48%, 17%).

Sunset Mesa pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 54%, 63%. 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#D4916E

RGB212, 145, 110

HSL21°, 54%, 63%

HSV21°, 48%, 83%

CMYK0, 32, 48, 17

Decimal13930862

CSS RGBrgb(212, 145, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 54%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunset Mesa K-618

Exact match

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 1.9 · #CF8D6C

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 055

ΔE 2 · #D28D6D

Valspar

Longhorn 2007-5B

ΔE 2.3 · #D6926B

Behr

Balcony Sunset MQ4-38

ΔE 3.1 · #D58C6C

Sherwin-Williams

Chivalry Copper SW6353

ΔE 3.3 · #D4966E

Dulux

Baked Clay S08F6

ΔE 3.8 · #D08A6D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 3.8 · #E09673

Kilz

Indian Curry LB250-02

ΔE 3.8 · #D58E72

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 4.5 · #CD9470

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 4.8 · #D19776

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.5 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.5 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.8 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.2 · #F7A879

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

#D4916E

#6EB0D4

Analogous

#D46E7D

#D4916E

#D4C46E

Triadic

#D4916E

#6ED491

#916ED4

Split-Complementary

#D4916E

#6ED4C4

#6E7DD4

Tetradic

#D4916E

#7DD46E

#6EB0D4

#C46ED4

Monochromatic

#824727

#BC6738

#D4916E

#E5BEA9

#F7EAE4

Rectangle

#D4916E

#B0D46E

#6EB0D4

#916ED4

Compound

#D4916E

#D4C46E

#6EB0D4

#6E7DD4

Variations

Lighter

#DCA78B

#E0BFAC

#EADAD1

Darker

#C86B39

#8D4924

#532A13

Saturation

#B09C91

#D4916E

#E98B58

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4916E

#B5A96C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4916E

#9F9F73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4916E

#D48E94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sunset Mesa 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

#DE996E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4916E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC9E92

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#5299BF

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: #D4916E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4916E;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-mesa: #D4916E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-mesa': '#D4916E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4916E] text-[#D4916E]

SCSS

$sunset-mesa: #D4916E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4916E?

#D4916E is Sunset Mesa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4916E warm or cool?

Sunset Mesa reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sunset Mesa?

Sunset Mesa 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 Sunset Mesa?

Sunset Mesa 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 Sunset Mesa?

You can download Sunset Mesa 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 Sunset Mesa?

The hex code is #D4916E. In RGB it's 212, 145, 110, and in HSL it's 21°, 54%, 63%.

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