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Mexican Spirit

#D68339

RGB 214, 131, 57 · HSL 28°, 66%, 53% · CMYK 0, 39, 73, 16

Mexican Spirit is #D68339 in HEX — rgb(214, 131, 57), hsl(28°, 66%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 73%, 16%).

Mexican Spirit pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 66%, 53%. 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#D68339

RGB214, 131, 57

HSL28°, 66%, 53%

HSV28°, 73%, 84%

CMYK0, 39, 73, 16

Decimal14058297

CSS RGBrgb(214, 131, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 66%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

Exact match

Dulux

Gold Fusion SB7C3

ΔE 0.8 · #D48239

Vista Paint

Bergamot Orange K-584

ΔE 1.4 · #D9863A

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 1.6 · #D28239

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 2.4 · #D28233

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 3.5 · #CD7A33

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2156-20

ΔE 4.1 · #CD802E

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 4.5 · #E38F43

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 6.6 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 7 · #CF8744

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 7 · #CE7639

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.4 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.1 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 14.8 · #D69C54

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 15.7 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#D68339

#388CD6

Analogous

#D6383D

#D68339

#D6D138

Triadic

#D68339

#38D682

#8238D6

Split-Complementary

#D68339

#38D6D1

#383DD6

Tetradic

#D68339

#3DD638

#388CD6

#D138D6

Monochromatic

#613814

#A15D21

#D68339

#E3AA78

#F0D2B7

Rectangle

#D68339

#8CD638

#388CD6

#8238D6

Compound

#D68339

#D6D138

#388CD6

#383DD6

Variations

Lighter

#DE9B60

#DFB48F

#E8D4C2

Darker

#B76721

#804714

#4C290A

Saturation

#9F866F

#D68238

#EB8124

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D68339

#B2A234

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D68339

#959548

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D68339

#D67D87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mexican Spirit 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

#E08F46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D68339

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD946A

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.

#3277B3

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: #D68339;

CSS — background

background-color: #D68339;

CSS Variable

--color-mexican-spirit: #D68339;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexican-spirit': '#D68339' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D68339] text-[#D68339]

SCSS

$mexican-spirit: #D68339;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D68339?

#D68339 is Mexican Spirit, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D68339 warm or cool?

Mexican Spirit reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mexican Spirit?

Mexican Spirit 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 Mexican Spirit?

Mexican Spirit 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 Mexican Spirit?

You can download Mexican Spirit 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 Mexican Spirit?

The hex code is #D68339. In RGB it's 214, 131, 57, and in HSL it's 28°, 66%, 53%.

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