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Terra Earth

#D59982

RGB 213, 153, 130 · HSL 17°, 50%, 67% · CMYK 0, 28, 39, 16

Terra Earth is #D59982 in HEX — rgb(213, 153, 130), hsl(17°, 50%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 39%, 16%).

Terra Earth pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 50%, 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#D59982

RGB213, 153, 130

HSL17°, 50%, 67%

HSV17°, 39%, 84%

CMYK0, 28, 39, 16

Decimal13998466

CSS RGBrgb(213, 153, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 50%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Farmer's 054

ΔE 2.3 · #D99F88

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 2.7 · #D7987D

Vista Paint

Copperfield K-1075

ΔE 3.3 · #D8A08B

PPG

Orange Essential 1063-5

ΔE 3.8 · #D1907C

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

ΔE 3.8 · #D9987C

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 3.8 · #C9937A

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 4.1 · #D69579

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 4.1 · #DE9981

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 4.9 · #D09D8A

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 5.4 · #D19776

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.6 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.9 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.7 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.3 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 15.3 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D59982

#81BDD5

Analogous

#D58193

#D59982

#D5C381

Triadic

#D59982

#81D599

#9981D5

Split-Complementary

#D59982

#81D5C3

#8193D5

Tetradic

#D59982

#93D581

#81BDD5

#C381D5

Monochromatic

#8E4A2F

#C26A47

#D59982

#E8C7BA

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#D59982

#BDD581

#81BDD5

#9981D5

Compound

#D59982

#D5C381

#81BDD5

#8193D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDAD9A

#E2C3B7

#ECDDD7

Darker

#C76E4B

#92482A

#562917

Saturation

#B7A59E

#D59981

#EA906C

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D59982

#B8AF81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D59982

#A5A585

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D59982

#D5979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Terra Earth 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

#DF9F7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D59982

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA4A1

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.

#63A5C0

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: #D59982;

CSS — background

background-color: #D59982;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-earth: #D59982;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-earth': '#D59982' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D59982] text-[#D59982]

SCSS

$terra-earth: #D59982;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D59982?

#D59982 is Terra Earth, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D59982 warm or cool?

Terra Earth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Terra Earth?

Terra Earth 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 Terra Earth?

Terra Earth 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 Terra Earth?

You can download Terra Earth 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 Terra Earth?

The hex code is #D59982. In RGB it's 213, 153, 130, and in HSL it's 17°, 50%, 67%.

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