ORANGES

Apple

#D79E4E

RGB 215, 158, 78 · HSL 35°, 63%, 57% · CMYK 0, 27, 64, 16

Apple is #D79E4E in HEX — rgb(215, 158, 78), hsl(35°, 63%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 64%, 16%).

Apple pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 63%, 57%. 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#D79E4E

RGB215, 158, 78

HSL35°, 63%, 57%

HSV35°, 64%, 84%

CMYK0, 27, 64, 16

Decimal14130766

CSS RGBrgb(215, 158, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 63%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apple 2159-30

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Food Cake 913

ΔE 1.8 · #D7A14F

Vista Paint

Angel Food Cake C-912

ΔE 2 · #D7A14E

Dulux

Gold Foil S12G7

ΔE 3 · #D99A4C

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 3.2 · #CD9647

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 3.8 · #D69C54

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 3.8 · #CF954A

Behr

Desert Caravan 300D-5

ΔE 4.3 · #D39D55

Dunn-Edwards

Gingerbread House DE5334

ΔE 5.1 · #CA994E

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 5.2 · #CC9249

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 5.3 · #CD9147

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.4 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.9 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 8.9 · #C68736

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.1 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.6 · #EFA94A

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

#D79E4E

#4C86D6

Analogous

#D6584C

#D79E4E

#CBD64C

Triadic

#D79E4E

#4CD69D

#9D4CD6

Split-Complementary

#D79E4E

#4CCBD6

#584CD6

Tetradic

#D79E4E

#4CD658

#4C86D6

#D64CCB

Monochromatic

#704C19

#AF7628

#D79E4E

#E5BF8B

#F3E1C9

Rectangle

#D79E4E

#86D64C

#4C86D6

#9D4CD6

Compound

#D79E4E

#CBD64C

#4C86D6

#584CD6

Variations

Lighter

#DFB070

#E0C39A

#EADBC8

Darker

#C18127

#875919

#50340D

Saturation

#A6957D

#D69D4C

#EBA038

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D79E4E

#C0B04C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D79E4E

#A9A95E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D79E4E

#D9969F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple 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

#E1A356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D79E4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEA87A

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.

#3971BE

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: #D79E4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D79E4E;

CSS Variable

--color-apple: #D79E4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple': '#D79E4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D79E4E] text-[#D79E4E]

SCSS

$apple: #D79E4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D79E4E?

#D79E4E is Apple, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D79E4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple?

Apple 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 Apple?

Apple 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 Apple?

You can download Apple 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 Apple?

The hex code is #D79E4E. In RGB it's 215, 158, 78, and in HSL it's 35°, 63%, 57%.

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