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Sweet Sue

#D4A983

RGB 212, 169, 131 · HSL 28°, 49%, 67% · CMYK 0, 20, 38, 17

Sweet Sue is #D4A983 in HEX — rgb(212, 169, 131), hsl(28°, 49%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 38%, 17%).

Sweet Sue pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 49%, 67%. 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#D4A983

RGB212, 169, 131

HSL28°, 49%, 67%

HSV28°, 38%, 83%

CMYK0, 20, 38, 17

Decimal13937027

CSS RGBrgb(212, 169, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 49%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sweet Sue C-1002

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Sue 1003

ΔE 1.7 · #D8AA86

Behr

City Sunrise MQ2-7

ΔE 1.8 · #CFA47E

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 2.6 · #D7A97F

Benjamin Moore

Toffee 1138 · CC-380

ΔE 2.7 · #D3AC89

PPG

Cheddar Biscuit 1083-5

ΔE 2.8 · #D2AD87

Sherwin-Williams

Totally Tan SW6115

ΔE 3.1 · #CCA683

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 3.4 · #CAA380

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 3.8 · #D1AA8A

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 4.8 · #D0AB8C

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.2 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.9 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.1 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 10.4 · #F1BF8E

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 12.9 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.4 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#D4A983

#82AED4

Analogous

#D48284

#D4A983

#D4D182

Triadic

#D4A983

#82D4A8

#A882D4

Split-Complementary

#D4A983

#82D4D1

#8284D4

Tetradic

#D4A983

#84D482

#82AED4

#D182D4

Monochromatic

#8D5B30

#C18149

#D4A983

#E8D0BB

#F8F2EC

Rectangle

#D4A983

#AED482

#82AED4

#A882D4

Compound

#D4A983

#D4D182

#82AED4

#8284D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDB99B

#E2CBB7

#ECE1D7

Darker

#C6854C

#915B2B

#553518

Saturation

#B7AA9E

#D4A882

#EAA76C

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4A983

#C1B683

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4A983

#B1B189

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4A983

#D5A5AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet Sue 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

#DEAB7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4A983

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB0A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6494BF

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: #D4A983;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4A983;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-sue: #D4A983;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-sue': '#D4A983' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4A983] text-[#D4A983]

SCSS

$sweet-sue: #D4A983;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4A983?

#D4A983 is Sweet Sue, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4A983 warm or cool?

Sweet Sue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Sue?

Sweet Sue 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 Sweet Sue?

Sweet Sue 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 Sweet Sue?

You can download Sweet Sue 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 Sweet Sue?

The hex code is #D4A983. In RGB it's 212, 169, 131, and in HSL it's 28°, 49%, 67%.

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