ORANGES

Bright Sienna

#D68A59

RGB 214, 138, 89 · HSL 24°, 60%, 59% · CMYK 0, 36, 58, 16

Bright Sienna is #D68A59 in HEX — rgb(214, 138, 89), hsl(24°, 60%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 58%, 16%).

Bright Sienna pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 60%, 59%. 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#D68A59

RGB214, 138, 89

HSL24°, 60%, 59%

HSV24°, 58%, 84%

CMYK0, 36, 58, 16

Decimal14060121

CSS RGBrgb(214, 138, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 60%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 0.8 · #D48959

Valspar

Patio Stone 2008-5B

ΔE 2.3 · #D28A5B

PPG

Carrot Cake 1198-5

ΔE 2.4 · #DC8C59

Behr

Golden Poppy BIC-15

ΔE 2.7 · #D38852

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Horizon 1018

ΔE 2.9 · #D0875A

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Bar DE5250

ΔE 3.2 · #CC8654

Vista Paint

Sunny Horizon C-1017

ΔE 3.2 · #CD8657

Benjamin Moore

Peach 112

ΔE 3.6 · #CB8455

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 4.7 · #D88950

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

ΔE 5.4 · #CD8C5D

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 6.7 · #E58F68

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9 · #CF8744

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.3 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.4 · #F7A879

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#D68A59

#58A3D5

Analogous

#D55864

#D68A59

#D5C958

Triadic

#D68A59

#58D58A

#8A58D5

Split-Complementary

#D68A59

#58D5C9

#5864D5

Tetradic

#D68A59

#64D558

#58A3D5

#C958D5

Monochromatic

#76411E

#B4632D

#D68A59

#E4B595

#F4E0D2

Rectangle

#D68A59

#A3D558

#58A3D5

#8A58D5

Compound

#D68A59

#D5C958

#58A3D5

#5864D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEA179

#E0BAA0

#EAD7CB

Darker

#C4692D

#89481C

#512A0F

Saturation

#A99384

#D58A58

#EA8643

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D68A59

#B4A656

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D68A59

#9A9A61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D68A59

#D6868E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bright Sienna 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

#E0945E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D68A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD9982

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.

#3F8DC1

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: #D68A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #D68A59;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-sienna: #D68A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-sienna': '#D68A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D68A59] text-[#D68A59]

SCSS

$bright-sienna: #D68A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D68A59?

#D68A59 is Bright Sienna, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D68A59 warm or cool?

Bright Sienna reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Sienna?

Bright Sienna 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 Bright Sienna?

Bright Sienna 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 Bright Sienna?

You can download Bright Sienna 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 Bright Sienna?

The hex code is #D68A59. In RGB it's 214, 138, 89, and in HSL it's 24°, 60%, 59%.

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