ORANGES

Shetland Pony

#D6A48D

RGB 214, 164, 141 · HSL 19°, 47%, 70% · CMYK 0, 23, 34, 16

Shetland Pony is #D6A48D in HEX — rgb(214, 164, 141), hsl(19°, 47%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 34%, 16%).

Shetland Pony pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 47%, 70%. 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#D6A48D

RGB214, 164, 141

HSL19°, 47%, 70%

HSV19°, 34%, 84%

CMYK0, 23, 34, 16

Decimal14066829

CSS RGBrgb(214, 164, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 47%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Salmon Sand QE-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D8A890

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 1.7 · #DAA48E

Vista Paint

Fortune's Prize C-35

ΔE 2.2 · #D8A993

Hallman-Lindsay

Fortune's Prize 36

ΔE 2.2 · #DAA994

Benjamin Moore

Palazzo 1193

ΔE 2.8 · #D3A18F

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 3.1 · #DBAC96

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 3.1 · #CD9C85

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 3.4 · #D5A285

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 3.4 · #DDA896

PPG

Orange Maple 1069-4

ΔE 3.7 · #D3A083

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.8 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.1 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 13.1 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13.7 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D6A48D

#8FC0D6

Analogous

#D68F9C

#D6A48D

#D6C98F

Triadic

#D6A48D

#8FD6A5

#A58FD6

Split-Complementary

#D6A48D

#8FD6C9

#8F9CD6

Tetradic

#D6A48D

#9CD68F

#8FC0D6

#C98FD6

Monochromatic

#965436

#C27856

#D6A48D

#EBD2C7

#F8F0EC

Rectangle

#D6A48D

#C0D68F

#8FC0D6

#A58FD6

Compound

#D6A48D

#D6C98F

#8FC0D6

#8F9CD6

Variations

Lighter

#DFB7A5

#E3CABF

#EDE1DB

Darker

#C67A57

#95502F

#582E1A

Saturation

#BDAFA8

#D6A58F

#EB9E7A

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6A48D

#BEB58C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6A48D

#AEAE90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6A48D

#D6A2A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shetland Pony 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

#E0A885

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6A48D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDADA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6EA7C1

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: #D6A48D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6A48D;

CSS Variable

--color-shetland-pony: #D6A48D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shetland-pony': '#D6A48D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6A48D] text-[#D6A48D]

SCSS

$shetland-pony: #D6A48D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6A48D?

#D6A48D is Shetland Pony, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D6A48D warm or cool?

Shetland Pony reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shetland Pony?

Shetland Pony 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 Shetland Pony?

Shetland Pony 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 Shetland Pony?

You can download Shetland Pony 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 Shetland Pony?

The hex code is #D6A48D. In RGB it's 214, 164, 141, and in HSL it's 19°, 47%, 70%.

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