ORANGES

Field Poppy

#D86F3C

RGB 216, 111, 60 · HSL 20°, 67%, 54% · CMYK 0, 49, 72, 15

Field Poppy is #D86F3C in HEX — rgb(216, 111, 60), hsl(20°, 67%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 15%).

Field Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 67%, 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#D86F3C

RGB216, 111, 60

HSL20°, 67%, 54%

HSV20°, 72%, 85%

CMYK0, 49, 72, 15

Decimal14184252

CSS RGBrgb(216, 111, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 67%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 2.9 · #CF6837

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 3 · #D26B33

Dulux

Mangatainoka NZ10D4

ΔE 3.7 · #DC7842

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 3.9 · #E16F3E

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2168-20

ΔE 5.2 · #D27143

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 5.7 · #EA7C4C

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 5.9 · #EB7B45

Behr

Amber Wave 260D-5

ΔE 6 · #D97A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 6.8 · #C66B30

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 8.1 · #E27A53

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 8.2 · #F07B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.1 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 9.2 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 10.7 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 13 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#D86F3C

#3BA4D8

Analogous

#D83B55

#D86F3C

#D8BE3B

Triadic

#D86F3C

#3BD870

#703BD8

Split-Complementary

#D86F3C

#3BD8BE

#3B55D8

Tetradic

#D86F3C

#55D83B

#3BA4D8

#BE3BD8

Monochromatic

#663014

#A64D21

#D86F3C

#E59E7B

#F2CDBB

Rectangle

#D86F3C

#A4D83B

#3BA4D8

#703BD8

Compound

#D86F3C

#D8BE3B

#3BA4D8

#3B55D8

Variations

Lighter

#E08C62

#E1AB91

#E9D0C3

Darker

#BC5421

#843914

#4E210A

Saturation

#A18272

#D8703B

#EC6928

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.26:1

Deuteranopia

#D86F3C

#AA9B35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D86F3C

#898945

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D86F3C

#D76C77

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Field Poppy 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

#E18048

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D86F3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF856C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#328BB8

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: #D86F3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D86F3C;

CSS Variable

--color-field-poppy: #D86F3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'field-poppy': '#D86F3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D86F3C] text-[#D86F3C]

SCSS

$field-poppy: #D86F3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D86F3C?

#D86F3C is Field Poppy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D86F3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Field Poppy?

Field Poppy 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 Field Poppy?

Field Poppy 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 Field Poppy?

You can download Field Poppy 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 Field Poppy?

The hex code is #D86F3C. In RGB it's 216, 111, 60, and in HSL it's 20°, 67%, 54%.

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