ORANGES

Sweet Cardamom

#D59875

RGB 213, 152, 117 · HSL 22°, 53%, 65% · CMYK 0, 29, 45, 16

Sweet Cardamom is #D59875 in HEX — rgb(213, 152, 117), hsl(22°, 53%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 45%, 16%).

Sweet Cardamom pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 53%, 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#D59875

RGB213, 152, 117

HSL22°, 53%, 65%

HSV22°, 45%, 84%

CMYK0, 29, 45, 16

Decimal13998197

CSS RGBrgb(213, 152, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 53%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Laredo 2004-5C

ΔE 1.7 · #D29473

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 1.9 · #D19776

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 2.1 · #DB9C7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 2.5 · #CD9470

Vista Paint

Vizcaino Desert K-1058

ΔE 3 · #CE9771

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 3.2 · #D7977A

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 3.8 · #D69579

Behr

Ferrous MQ4-37

ΔE 3.8 · #C98F6C

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 3.8 · #D29D7A

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 4.4 · #CF8D6C

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.8 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.4 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.4 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.8 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 13.3 · #F3AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#D59875

#76B2D5

Analogous

#D57683

#D59875

#D5C876

Triadic

#D59875

#76D599

#9976D5

Split-Complementary

#D59875

#76D5C8

#7683D5

Tetradic

#D59875

#83D576

#76B2D5

#C876D5

Monochromatic

#894D2A

#C36D3C

#D59875

#E7C5B1

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#D59875

#B2D576

#76B2D5

#9976D5

Compound

#D59875

#D5C876

#76B2D5

#7683D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDAE92

#E2C3B1

#EBDDD4

Darker

#C97240

#904D26

#552C15

Saturation

#B4A298

#D59976

#EA9461

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D59875

#B9AE74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D59875

#A4A47A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D59875

#D5959B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet Cardamom 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

#DF9F73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D59875

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA497

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.

#599BC0

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: #D59875;

CSS — background

background-color: #D59875;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-cardamom: #D59875;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-cardamom': '#D59875' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D59875] text-[#D59875]

SCSS

$sweet-cardamom: #D59875;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D59875?

#D59875 is Sweet Cardamom, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D59875 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Cardamom?

Sweet Cardamom 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 Cardamom?

Sweet Cardamom 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 Cardamom?

You can download Sweet Cardamom 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 Cardamom?

The hex code is #D59875. In RGB it's 213, 152, 117, and in HSL it's 22°, 53%, 65%.

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