ORANGES

Amber Brew

#D7A361

RGB 215, 163, 97 · HSL 34°, 60%, 61% · CMYK 0, 24, 55, 16

Amber Brew is #D7A361 in HEX — rgb(215, 163, 97), hsl(34°, 60%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 55%, 16%).

Amber Brew pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 60%, 61%. 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#D7A361

RGB215, 163, 97

HSL34°, 60%, 61%

HSV34°, 55%, 84%

CMYK0, 24, 55, 16

Decimal14132065

CSS RGBrgb(215, 163, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 60%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amber Brew MQ4-10

ΔE 1.5 · #D6A060

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 2 · #DBA867

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 2.2 · #D79F5E

Benjamin Moore

Morgan 189

ΔE 2.4 · #D1A15C

Dunn-Edwards

Butterscotch Syrup DE5298

ΔE 2.4 · #D9A05F

Sherwin-Williams

Ceremonial Gold SW6382

ΔE 3.2 · #D69E59

Vista Paint

India Trade C-1333

ΔE 3.3 · #DDA25F

Dulux

Burnside S12F5

ΔE 3.4 · #D0A263

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 4 · #E0A362

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 4 · #CB9E59

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 4.2 · #CC9859

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 4.6 · #CA9F5E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 4.7 · #E5A96B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 5.2 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.3 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#D7A361

#6094D7

Analogous

#D76860

#D7A361

#CFD760

Triadic

#D7A361

#60D7A4

#A460D7

Split-Complementary

#D7A361

#60CFD7

#6860D7

Tetradic

#D7A361

#60D768

#6094D7

#D760CF

Monochromatic

#7E5520

#BC7F2F

#D7A361

#E7C79D

#F6EADA

Rectangle

#D7A361

#94D760

#6094D7

#A460D7

Compound

#D7A361

#CFD760

#6094D7

#6860D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFB680

#E2C7A5

#EBDECE

Darker

#CB872E

#8E5D1D

#54360F

Saturation

#AD9E8A

#D7A460

#EBA64C

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7A361

#C2B360

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7A361

#ADAD6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7A361

#D89CA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Brew 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

#E1A764

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7A361

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEAC88

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.

#467CC3

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: #D7A361;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7A361;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-brew: #D7A361;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-brew': '#D7A361' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7A361] text-[#D7A361]

SCSS

$amber-brew: #D7A361;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7A361?

#D7A361 is Amber Brew, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D7A361 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Brew?

Amber Brew 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 Amber Brew?

Amber Brew 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 Amber Brew?

You can download Amber Brew 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 Amber Brew?

The hex code is #D7A361. In RGB it's 215, 163, 97, and in HSL it's 34°, 60%, 61%.

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