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King Salmon

#D88668

RGB 216, 134, 104 · HSL 16°, 59%, 63% · CMYK 0, 38, 52, 15

King Salmon is #D88668 in HEX — rgb(216, 134, 104), hsl(16°, 59%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 52%, 15%).

King Salmon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 59%, 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#D88668

RGB216, 134, 104

HSL16°, 59%, 63%

HSV16°, 52%, 85%

CMYK0, 38, 52, 15

Decimal14190184

CSS RGBrgb(216, 134, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 59%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

San 027

ΔE 0.9 · #D98568

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 2.6 · #D78A6C

PPG

Summer Sunset 1192-6

ΔE 3 · #D88167

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 4.2 · #DB826B

Behr

Balcony Sunset MQ4-38

ΔE 4.3 · #D58C6C

Kilz

Timeless Terra Cotta LB130-02

ΔE 4.3 · #D2866D

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Memory 1052

ΔE 4.5 · #DF856E

Valspar

Sweetly Singing 2005-3C

ΔE 5.5 · #E18E78

Dulux

Baked Clay S08F6

ΔE 5.7 · #D08A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 5.8 · #E2946F

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.5 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 7.3 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.4 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.2 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.2 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 14.1 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#D88668

#69BBD8

Analogous

#D86983

#D88668

#D8BE69

Triadic

#D88668

#69D887

#8769D8

Split-Complementary

#D88668

#69D8BE

#6983D8

Tetradic

#D88668

#83D869

#69BBD8

#BE69D8

Monochromatic

#863D23

#C35932

#D88668

#E8B7A6

#F8E8E3

Rectangle

#D88668

#BBD869

#69BBD8

#8769D8

Compound

#D88668

#D8BE69

#69BBD8

#6983D8

Variations

Lighter

#E09F87

#E3B9AA

#ECD8D0

Darker

#CF5C32

#923E1F

#562311

Saturation

#B19990

#D88769

#EC7E56

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D88668

#B2A666

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D88668

#98986C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D88668

#D7848B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

King Salmon 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

#E19169

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D88668

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF968D

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.

#4DA4C4

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: #D88668;

CSS — background

background-color: #D88668;

CSS Variable

--color-king-salmon: #D88668;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'king-salmon': '#D88668' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D88668] text-[#D88668]

SCSS

$king-salmon: #D88668;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D88668?

#D88668 is King Salmon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D88668 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with King Salmon?

King Salmon 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 King Salmon?

King Salmon 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 King Salmon?

You can download King Salmon 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 King Salmon?

The hex code is #D88668. In RGB it's 216, 134, 104, and in HSL it's 16°, 59%, 63%.

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