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Italian Clay

#D79979

RGB 215, 153, 121 · HSL 20°, 54%, 66% · CMYK 0, 29, 44, 16

Italian Clay is #D79979 in HEX — rgb(215, 153, 121), hsl(20°, 54%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 44%, 16%).

Italian Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 54%, 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#D79979

RGB215, 153, 121

HSL20°, 54%, 66%

HSV20°, 44%, 84%

CMYK0, 29, 44, 16

Decimal14129529

CSS RGBrgb(215, 153, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 54%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 1.3 · #DB9C7B

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 1.7 · #D7977A

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 2 · #D19776

Valspar

Laredo 2004-5C

ΔE 2 · #D29473

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 2.5 · #D69579

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 2.6 · #D7987D

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 3.6 · #CD9470

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 3.8 · #E0A380

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 4.1 · #D29D7A

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 4.8 · #CF8D6C

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.9 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.4 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.5 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.3 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 14.2 · #F3AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D79979

#79B8D7

Analogous

#D77989

#D79979

#D7C879

Triadic

#D79979

#79D799

#9979D7

Split-Complementary

#D79979

#79D7C8

#7989D7

Tetradic

#D79979

#89D779

#79B8D7

#C879D7

Monochromatic

#8D4B2A

#C66C3F

#D79979

#E9C6B4

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#D79979

#B8D779

#79B8D7

#9979D7

Compound

#D79979

#D7C879

#79B8D7

#7989D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFAD94

#E3C3B3

#ECDDD5

Darker

#CB7042

#944A26

#572B14

Saturation

#B6A49A

#D79979

#EB9266

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D79979

#BAAF78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D79979

#A6A67E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D79979

#D7969C

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

#E19F76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D79979

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEA49A

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.

#5CA0C2

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: #D79979;

CSS — background

background-color: #D79979;

CSS Variable

--color-italian-clay: #D79979;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italian-clay': '#D79979' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D79979] text-[#D79979]

SCSS

$italian-clay: #D79979;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D79979?

#D79979 is Italian Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D79979 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 #D79979. In RGB it's 215, 153, 121, and in HSL it's 20°, 54%, 66%.

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