ORANGES

Decaying Leaf

#D57835

RGB 213, 120, 53 · HSL 25°, 66%, 52% · CMYK 0, 44, 75, 16

Decaying Leaf is #D57835 in HEX — rgb(213, 120, 53), hsl(25°, 66%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 75%, 16%).

Decaying Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 66%, 52%. 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#D57835

RGB213, 120, 53

HSL25°, 66%, 52%

HSV25°, 75%, 84%

CMYK0, 44, 75, 16

Decimal13989941

CSS RGBrgb(213, 120, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 66%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 3.3 · #D97A3E

PPG

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ΔE 5.1 · #D27326

Hallman-Lindsay

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Vista Paint

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ΔE 6.8 · #D26B33

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 7.1 · #D28240

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.1 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 8 · #C27136

Valspar

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ΔE 8.4 · #C56E39

Kobra

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ΔE 10.7 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 11.3 · #D88950

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.5 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 18.1 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#D57835

#3492D5

Analogous

#D53441

#D57835

#D5C834

Triadic

#D57835

#34D577

#7734D5

Split-Complementary

#D57835

#34D5C8

#3441D5

Tetradic

#D57835

#41D534

#3492D5

#C834D5

Monochromatic

#5D3213

#9D5420

#D57835

#E2A273

#EFCCB3

Rectangle

#D57835

#92D534

#3492D5

#7734D5

Compound

#D57835

#D5C834

#3492D5

#3441D5

Variations

Lighter

#DE925C

#DFAF8C

#E8D1C0

Darker

#B45E21

#7E4014

#4B250A

Saturation

#9D816C

#D57734

#EA741F

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

3.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.57:1

Deuteranopia

#D57835

#AD9D2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D57835

#8E8E43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D57835

#D5737E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Decaying Leaf 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

#DF8743

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D57835

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC8C67

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.

#317BB0

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: #D57835;

CSS — background

background-color: #D57835;

CSS Variable

--color-decaying-leaf: #D57835;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'decaying-leaf': '#D57835' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D57835] text-[#D57835]

SCSS

$decaying-leaf: #D57835;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D57835?

#D57835 is Decaying Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D57835 warm or cool?

Decaying Leaf reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Decaying Leaf?

Decaying Leaf 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 Decaying Leaf?

Decaying Leaf 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 Decaying Leaf?

You can download Decaying Leaf 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 Decaying Leaf?

The hex code is #D57835. In RGB it's 213, 120, 53, and in HSL it's 25°, 66%, 52%.

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