ORANGES
Desert Sunset
#D68A1A
Sitting at HSL 36°, 78%, 47%, Desert Sunset reads mid-tone and warm. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for accent walls, doors, statement pieces in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Desert Sunset 2155-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
accent walls, doors, statement pieces
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D68A1A?
#D68A1A is Desert Sunset, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #D68A1A warm or cool?
Desert Sunset reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Desert Sunset?
Desert Sunset works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement pieces.
What colors pair well with Desert Sunset?
Desert Sunset 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 Desert Sunset?
You can download Desert Sunset 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 RGB value of #D68A1A?
#D68A1A converts to RGB 214, 138, 26.