ORANGES

Sassy Sassafras

#D5A272

RGB 213, 162, 114 · HSL 29°, 54%, 64% · CMYK 0, 24, 46, 16

Sassy Sassafras is #D5A272 in HEX — rgb(213, 162, 114), hsl(29°, 54%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 46%, 16%).

Sassy Sassafras pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 54%, 64%. 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#D5A272

RGB213, 162, 114

HSL29°, 54%, 64%

HSV29°, 46%, 84%

CMYK0, 24, 46, 16

Decimal14000754

CSS RGBrgb(213, 162, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 54%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Frankincense 3002-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #DAA977

Behr

Fresh Croissant S250-4

ΔE 2.7 · #CC9D6D

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 3.3 · #D29B6F

Dulux

Raw Umber S10F5

ΔE 3.3 · #CC996A

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-1070

ΔE 3.5 · #CD996C

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 3.8 · #D69D6A

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 4.1 · #D9A077

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 4.2 · #D89D6B

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Bleached Ochre SW9011

ΔE 4.2 · #E3AB7B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.7 · #C49C6D

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 6.1 · #E9AF81

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.4 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 9.1 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#D5A272

#72A5D5

Analogous

#D57273

#D5A272

#D5D372

Triadic

#D5A272

#72D5A2

#A272D5

Split-Complementary

#D5A272

#72D5D3

#7273D5

Tetradic

#D5A272

#73D572

#72A5D5

#D372D5

Monochromatic

#865528

#C07B39

#D5A272

#E6C8AD

#F8EFE7

Rectangle

#D5A272

#A5D572

#72A5D5

#A272D5

Compound

#D5A272

#D5D372

#72A5D5

#7273D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDB48E

#E1C7AF

#EBDED3

Darker

#C9803C

#8F5824

#553314

Saturation

#B2A394

#D5A272

#EAA15D

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5A272

#BFB271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5A272

#ACAC7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5A272

#D69DA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sassy Sassafras 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

#DFA671

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5A272

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCAB95

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#558CC0

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: #D5A272;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5A272;

CSS Variable

--color-sassy-sassafras: #D5A272;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassy-sassafras': '#D5A272' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5A272] text-[#D5A272]

SCSS

$sassy-sassafras: #D5A272;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5A272?

#D5A272 is Sassy Sassafras, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5A272 warm or cool?

Sassy Sassafras reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sassy Sassafras?

Sassy Sassafras 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 Sassy Sassafras?

Sassy Sassafras 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 Sassy Sassafras?

You can download Sassy Sassafras 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 Sassy Sassafras?

The hex code is #D5A272. In RGB it's 213, 162, 114, and in HSL it's 29°, 54%, 64%.

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