ORANGES

Desert

#D78B1B

RGB 215, 139, 27 · HSL 36°, 78%, 47% · CMYK 0, 35, 87, 16

Desert is #D78B1B in HEX — rgb(215, 139, 27), hsl(36°, 78%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 87%, 16%).

Desert pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 78%, 47%. 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#D78B1B

RGB215, 139, 27

HSL36°, 78%, 47%

HSV36°, 87%, 84%

CMYK0, 35, 87, 16

Decimal14125851

CSS RGBrgb(215, 139, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 78%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

Exact match

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 6.3 · #DF892A

Dulux

Pumpkin Delight S11G8

ΔE 6.3 · #E28B2B

Sherwin-Williams

Sunflower SW6678

ΔE 6.3 · #E39A33

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 6.5 · #E59B34

Behr

Sweet Mustard M260-6

ΔE 8.1 · #CF8C2E

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 8.6 · #E3A031

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 10.1 · #F59724

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 10.8 · #ED9B44

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 11.2 · #DA9E19

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 11.3 · #D19932

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 11.7 · #F39F18

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 11.8 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.3 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 26 · #CB9E59

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

#D78B1B

#1A65D5

Analogous

#D52D1A

#D78B1B

#C3D51A

Triadic

#D78B1B

#1AD58B

#8B1AD5

Split-Complementary

#D78B1B

#1AC3D5

#2D1AD5

Tetradic

#D78B1B

#1AD52D

#1A65D5

#D51AC3

Monochromatic

#4D320A

#915E12

#D78B1B

#EAAD53

#F2CD97

Rectangle

#D78B1B

#65D51A

#1A65D5

#8B1AD5

Compound

#D78B1B

#C3D51A

#1A65D5

#2D1AD5

Variations

Lighter

#E7A43F

#E4B978

#EAD5B6

Darker

#AE7011

#7A4D09

#492D04

Saturation

#947D5C

#D58B1A

#E38D0D

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D78B1B

#B8A610

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D78B1B

#9B9B3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D78B1B

#D8838E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert 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

#E1952F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D78B1B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE9A54

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.

#2258A9

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: #D78B1B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D78B1B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert: #D78B1B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert': '#D78B1B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D78B1B] text-[#D78B1B]

SCSS

$desert: #D78B1B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D78B1B?

#D78B1B is Desert, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D78B1B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert?

Desert 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 Desert?

Desert 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?

You can download Desert 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 Desert?

The hex code is #D78B1B. In RGB it's 215, 139, 27, and in HSL it's 36°, 78%, 47%.

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