ORANGES

Balcony Sunset

#D78E6B

RGB 215, 142, 107 · HSL 19°, 57%, 63% · CMYK 0, 34, 50, 16

Balcony Sunset is #D78E6B in HEX — rgb(215, 142, 107), hsl(19°, 57%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 50%, 16%).

Balcony Sunset pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 57%, 63%. 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#D78E6B

RGB215, 142, 107

HSL19°, 57%, 63%

HSV19°, 50%, 84%

CMYK0, 34, 50, 16

Decimal14126699

CSS RGBrgb(215, 142, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 57%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Adobe 2175-40

ΔE 1.5 · #D58E6D

Behr

Balcony Sunset MQ4-38

ΔE 1.7 · #D58C6C

Vista Paint

Sunset Mesa K-618

ΔE 2.8 · #D4916E

Valspar

Longhorn 2007-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #D6926B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 3 · #E09673

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 3 · #D78A6C

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 3.6 · #CF8D6C

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 3.6 · #E2946F

Dulux

Baked Clay S08F6

ΔE 3.9 · #D08A6D

Kilz

Indian Curry LB250-02

ΔE 4 · #D58E72

Hallman-Lindsay

Trumpet Flower 1037

ΔE 4.3 · #E49977

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.9 · #C27654

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10.1 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.6 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#D78E6B

#6BB4D6

Analogous

#D66B7F

#D78E6B

#D6C36B

Triadic

#D78E6B

#6BD68D

#8D6BD6

Split-Complementary

#D78E6B

#6BD6C3

#6B7FD6

Tetradic

#D78E6B

#7FD66B

#6BB4D6

#C36BD6

Monochromatic

#844324

#C06135

#D78E6B

#E7BBA7

#F7E9E3

Rectangle

#D78E6B

#B4D66B

#6BB4D6

#8D6BD6

Compound

#D78E6B

#D6C36B

#6BB4D6

#6B7FD6

Variations

Lighter

#DFA488

#E2BCAB

#EBD9D1

Darker

#CC6535

#904421

#552712

Saturation

#B19B91

#D68D6B

#EB8557

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

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D78E6B

#B5A969

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D78E6B

#9E9E70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D78E6B

#D78B92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Balcony Sunset 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

#E1976B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D78E6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE9C90

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.

#4F9EC2

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: #D78E6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D78E6B;

CSS Variable

--color-balcony-sunset: #D78E6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balcony-sunset': '#D78E6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D78E6B] text-[#D78E6B]

SCSS

$balcony-sunset: #D78E6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D78E6B?

#D78E6B is Balcony Sunset, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D78E6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balcony Sunset?

Balcony Sunset 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 Balcony Sunset?

Balcony Sunset 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 Balcony Sunset?

You can download Balcony Sunset 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 Balcony Sunset?

The hex code is #D78E6B. In RGB it's 215, 142, 107, and in HSL it's 19°, 57%, 63%.

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