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Italian Clay

#D69579

RGB 214, 149, 121 · HSL 18°, 53%, 66% · CMYK 0, 30, 43, 16

Italian Clay is #D69579 in HEX — rgb(214, 149, 121), hsl(18°, 53%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 43%, 16%).

Italian Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 53%, 66%. 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#D69579

RGB214, 149, 121

HSL18°, 53%, 66%

HSV18°, 43%, 84%

CMYK0, 30, 43, 16

Decimal14062969

CSS RGBrgb(214, 149, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 53%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 0.9 · #D7977A

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

ΔE 1.1 · #D9987C

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 1.5 · #D7987D

Valspar

Laredo 2004-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #D29473

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 3.1 · #DE9981

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 3.7 · #D19776

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 4.3 · #CF8D6C

Vista Paint

Sunset Mesa K-618

ΔE 4.4 · #D4916E

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 5.1 · #CD9470

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.2 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.6 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.3 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13.6 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#D69579

#7ABBD6

Analogous

#D67A8D

#D69579

#D6C47A

Triadic

#D69579

#7AD696

#967AD6

Split-Complementary

#D69579

#7AD6C4

#7A8DD6

Tetradic

#D69579

#8DD67A

#7ABBD6

#C47AD6

Monochromatic

#8C482B

#C46840

#D69579

#E8C4B5

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#D69579

#BBD67A

#7ABBD6

#967AD6

Compound

#D69579

#D6C47A

#7ABBD6

#7A8DD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEAB95

#E2C2B4

#ECDCD5

Darker

#CA6C44

#934727

#572915

Saturation

#B6A39B

#D6967A

#EB8E66

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D69579

#B8AD78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D69579

#A2A27D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D69579

#D69399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Italian Clay 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

#E09C76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D69579

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDA19A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#5DA3C1

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: #D69579;

CSS — background

background-color: #D69579;

CSS Variable

--color-italian-clay: #D69579;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italian-clay': '#D69579' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D69579] text-[#D69579]

SCSS

$italian-clay: #D69579;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D69579?

#D69579 is Italian Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D69579 warm or cool?

Italian Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Italian Clay?

Italian Clay 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 Italian Clay?

Italian Clay 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 Italian Clay?

You can download Italian Clay 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 Italian Clay?

The hex code is #D69579. In RGB it's 214, 149, 121, and in HSL it's 18°, 53%, 66%.

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