ORANGES

Jack O'Lantern

#D78C3B

RGB 215, 140, 59 · HSL 31°, 66%, 54% · CMYK 0, 35, 73, 16

Jack O'Lantern is #D78C3B in HEX — rgb(215, 140, 59), hsl(31°, 66%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 73%, 16%).

Jack O'Lantern pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 66%, 54%. 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#D78C3B

RGB215, 140, 59

HSL31°, 66%, 54%

HSV31°, 73%, 84%

CMYK0, 35, 73, 16

Decimal14126139

CSS RGBrgb(215, 140, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 66%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Jack2156-30

ΔE 0.4 · #D88D3C

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Dunn-Edwards

Suede VestDE5279

ΔE 3.3 · #D79043

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Vista Paint

Bergamot OrangeK-584

ΔE 4.2 · #D9863A

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Sherwin-Williams

MarigoldSW6664

ΔE 4.2 · #D28233

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Behr

Apple Crisp290D-5

ΔE 4.4 · #E4913F

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Dulux

Soft AmberS13G8

ΔE 4.5 · #DC963F

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Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin2006-1A

ΔE 4.5 · #E38F43

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Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit984

ΔE 5.1 · #D68339

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Colorhouse

Wood .01Wood-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C68736

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Kilz

HabaneroLH230

ΔE 6.4 · #DC974D

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PPG

Cornucopia1203-7

ΔE 7.2 · #ED9B44

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Kobra

Yellow11

ΔE 9.9 · #B97D31

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Dutch Boy

Pawn BeigeVS-9108

ΔE 11 · #D88950

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IKEA

IKEA108108

ΔE 11.4 · #D69C54

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RAL

Pastel Yellow1034

ΔE 11.6 · #EFA94A

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Farrow & Ball

India Yellow66

ΔE 17.4 · #CB9E59

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#D78C3B

#3C87D7

Analogous

#D73F3C

#D78C3B

#D5D73C

Triadic

#D78C3B

#3CD78C

#8C3CD7

Split-Complementary

#D78C3B

#3CD5D7

#3F3CD7

Tetradic

#D78C3B

#3CD73F

#3C87D7

#D73CD5

Monochromatic

#663F15

#A56622

#D78C3B

#E4B27C

#F1D7BB

Rectangle

#D78C3B

#87D73C

#3C87D7

#8C3CD7

Compound

#D78C3B

#D5D73C

#3C87D7

#3F3CD7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Jack O'Lantern run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FAF0E6

Tint #F1D7BB

Tint #E8BE91

Tint #E0A567

Base #D78C3B

Shade #B87126

Shade #8C561D

Shade #5F3B14

Shade #331F0A

Variations

Lighter

#DFA363

#E0BA91

#E9D7C3

Darker

#BB7122

#834E15

#4E2D0B

Saturation

#A18A72

#D78C3C

#EB8D28

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

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D78C3B

#B7A737

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D78C3B

#9C9C4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D78C3B

#D8858F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Jack O'Lantern 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

#E19647

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D78C3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE9B6C

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.

#3373B7

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: #D78C3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D78C3B;

CSS Variable

--color-jack-o'lantern: #D78C3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jack-o'lantern': '#D78C3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D78C3B] text-[#D78C3B]

SCSS

$jack-o'lantern: #D78C3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D78C3B?

#D78C3B is Jack O'Lantern, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D78C3B warm or cool?

Jack O'Lantern reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jack O'Lantern?

Jack O'Lantern 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 Jack O'Lantern?

Jack O'Lantern 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 Jack O'Lantern?

You can download Jack O'Lantern 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 Jack O'Lantern?

The hex code is #D78C3B. In RGB it's 215, 140, 59, and in HSL it's 31°, 66%, 54%.

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