ORANGES

Dulce de Leche

#D6851F

RGB 214, 133, 31 · HSL 33°, 75%, 48% · CMYK 0, 38, 86, 16

Dulce de Leche is #D6851F in HEX — rgb(214, 133, 31), hsl(33°, 75%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 86%, 16%).

Dulce de Leche pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 75%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D6851F

RGB214, 133, 31

HSL33°, 75%, 48%

HSV33°, 86%, 84%

CMYK0, 38, 86, 16

Decimal14058783

CSS RGBrgb(214, 133, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 75%, 48%)

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ΔE 4.1 · #D78B1B

Sherwin-Williams

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ΔE 6.5 · #D88F32

Behr

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ΔE 6.7 · #D17921

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ΔE 8.5 · #E59B34

PPG

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ΔE 9.5 · #EF913E

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Valspar

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ΔE 10.6 · #D68339

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 10.8 · #FA9B40

Kobra

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ΔE 11 · #F59724

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 14 · #EC7C26

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 16.2 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.3 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 25.8 · #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

#D6851F

#1F71D6

Analogous

#D6281F

#D6851F

#CDD61F

Triadic

#D6851F

#1FD684

#841FD6

Split-Complementary

#D6851F

#1FCDD6

#281FD6

Tetradic

#D6851F

#1FD628

#1F71D6

#D61FCD

Monochromatic

#50310B

#935A15

#D6851F

#E7A85A

#F1CB9D

Rectangle

#D6851F

#71D61F

#1F71D6

#841FD6

Compound

#D6851F

#CDD61F

#1F71D6

#281FD6

Variations

Lighter

#E49D45

#E2B57D

#E9D3B8

Darker

#AF6A15

#7B490C

#492B05

Saturation

#967D5F

#D6841F

#E5850F

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6851F

#B4A215

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6851F

#97973A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6851F

#D77E88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dulce de Leche 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

#E09032

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6851F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD9557

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#2661AA

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D6851F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6851F;

CSS Variable

--color-dulce-de-leche: #D6851F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dulce-de-leche': '#D6851F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6851F] text-[#D6851F]

SCSS

$dulce-de-leche: #D6851F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6851F?

#D6851F is Dulce de Leche, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D6851F warm or cool?

Dulce de Leche reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dulce de Leche?

Dulce de Leche 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 Dulce de Leche?

Dulce de Leche 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 Dulce de Leche?

You can download Dulce de Leche 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 Dulce de Leche?

The hex code is #D6851F. In RGB it's 214, 133, 31, and in HSL it's 33°, 75%, 48%.

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