ORANGES

Bitter Orange

#D5762B

RGB 213, 118, 43 · HSL 26°, 67%, 50% · CMYK 0, 45, 80, 16

Bitter Orange is #D5762B in HEX — rgb(213, 118, 43), hsl(26°, 67%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 80%, 16%).

Bitter Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 67%, 50%. 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#D5762B

RGB213, 118, 43

HSL26°, 67%, 50%

HSV26°, 80%, 84%

CMYK0, 45, 80, 16

Decimal13989419

CSS RGBrgb(213, 118, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 67%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 1.4 · #D27326

Dulux

Sunbird Orange S10H9

ΔE 2.1 · #D97B2D

Behr

Acorn 290D-6

ΔE 5.1 · #D17921

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 5.7 · #D87C3B

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 7.3 · #E87931

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 7.3 · #D68339

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.7 · #EA8A42

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 7.8 · #D28233

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 7.9 · #CE7639

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 9.9 · #F38F3E

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 10.1 · #DF892A

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 10.3 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.2 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 14.9 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 21 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#D5762B

#2A8BD5

Analogous

#D52A35

#D5762B

#D5CA2A

Triadic

#D5762B

#2AD574

#742AD5

Split-Complementary

#D5762B

#2AD5CA

#2A35D5

Tetradic

#D5762B

#35D52A

#2A8BD5

#CA2AD5

Monochromatic

#552E11

#95511D

#D5762B

#E29E6A

#EEC7AA

Rectangle

#D5762B

#8BD52A

#2A8BD5

#742AD5

Compound

#D5762B

#D5CA2A

#2A8BD5

#2A35D5

Variations

Lighter

#DD9055

#DEAD87

#E7D0BD

Darker

#AE5C1E

#7A3F12

#482509

Saturation

#997C66

#D5742A

#EA7115

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#D5762B

#AC9C22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5762B

#8C8C3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5762B

#D5717C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bitter Orange 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

#DF853B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5762B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC8A60

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.

#2F75AA

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: #D5762B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5762B;

CSS Variable

--color-bitter-orange: #D5762B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bitter-orange': '#D5762B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5762B] text-[#D5762B]

SCSS

$bitter-orange: #D5762B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5762B?

#D5762B is Bitter Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5762B warm or cool?

Bitter Orange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bitter Orange?

Bitter Orange 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 Bitter Orange?

Bitter Orange 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 Bitter Orange?

You can download Bitter Orange 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 Bitter Orange?

The hex code is #D5762B. In RGB it's 213, 118, 43, and in HSL it's 26°, 67%, 50%.

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