ORANGES

Rhino Tusk

#D4A278

RGB 212, 162, 120 · HSL 27°, 52%, 65% · CMYK 0, 24, 43, 17

Rhino Tusk is #D4A278 in HEX — rgb(212, 162, 120), hsl(27°, 52%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 43%, 17%).

Rhino Tusk pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 52%, 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#D4A278

RGB212, 162, 120

HSL27°, 52%, 65%

HSV27°, 43%, 83%

CMYK0, 24, 43, 17

Decimal13935224

CSS RGBrgb(212, 162, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 52%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sweet Cardamom 2006-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #D2A07B

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 2.9 · #D7A97F

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 3.1 · #D9A077

Behr

Kenya PPU4-16

ΔE 3.5 · #CCA179

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 3.6 · #D29B6F

Sherwin-Williams

Windswept Canyon SW9010

ΔE 3.8 · #DBA480

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-1070

ΔE 3.9 · #CD996C

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 3.9 · #D29D7A

Vista Paint

Vizcaino Desert K-1058

ΔE 4.5 · #CE9771

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Sue 1003

ΔE 4.9 · #D8AA86

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.7 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.3 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 10.8 · #F1BF8E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#D4A278

#77AAD4

Analogous

#D4777C

#D4A278

#D4D077

Triadic

#D4A278

#77D4A1

#A177D4

Split-Complementary

#D4A278

#77D4D0

#777CD4

Tetradic

#D4A278

#7CD477

#77AAD4

#D077D4

Monochromatic

#88552B

#C2793D

#D4A278

#E7C9B1

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#D4A278

#AAD477

#77AAD4

#A177D4

Compound

#D4A278

#D4D077

#77AAD4

#777CD4

Variations

Lighter

#DDB492

#E1C7B2

#EBDFD4

Darker

#C77E42

#8F5627

#553215

Saturation

#B4A498

#D4A177

#EA9F62

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4A278

#BEB277

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4A278

#ACAC7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4A278

#D59DA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rhino Tusk 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

#DEA675

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4A278

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCAB99

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.

#5A92BF

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: #D4A278;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4A278;

CSS Variable

--color-rhino-tusk: #D4A278;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rhino-tusk': '#D4A278' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4A278] text-[#D4A278]

SCSS

$rhino-tusk: #D4A278;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4A278?

#D4A278 is Rhino Tusk, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4A278 warm or cool?

Rhino Tusk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rhino Tusk?

Rhino Tusk 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 Rhino Tusk?

Rhino Tusk 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 Rhino Tusk?

You can download Rhino Tusk 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 Rhino Tusk?

The hex code is #D4A278. In RGB it's 212, 162, 120, and in HSL it's 27°, 52%, 65%.

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