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Longhorn

#D88E5F

RGB 216, 142, 95 · HSL 23°, 61%, 61% · CMYK 0, 34, 56, 15

Longhorn is #D88E5F in HEX — rgb(216, 142, 95), hsl(23°, 61%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 56%, 15%).

Longhorn pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 61%, 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#D88E5F

RGB216, 142, 95

HSL23°, 61%, 61%

HSV23°, 56%, 85%

CMYK0, 34, 56, 15

Decimal14192223

CSS RGBrgb(216, 142, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 61%, 61%)

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PPG

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Rio 111

ΔE 3.9 · #D59363

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Bar DE5250

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Behr

Glazed Pecan 280D-5

ΔE 4.3 · #D28C55

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

ΔE 4.3 · #CD8C5D

Dulux

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Dutch Boy

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ΔE 6.6 · #D88950

IKEA

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ΔE 7.3 · #E09673

Kobra

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Colorhouse

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RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.2 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#D88E5F

#5FAAD8

Analogous

#D85F6D

#D88E5F

#D8CA5F

Triadic

#D88E5F

#5FD88D

#8D5FD8

Split-Complementary

#D88E5F

#5FD8CA

#5F6DD8

Tetradic

#D88E5F

#6DD85F

#5FAAD8

#CA5FD8

Monochromatic

#7F441F

#BD652E

#D88E5F

#E7B99C

#F6E5DA

Rectangle

#D88E5F

#AAD85F

#5FAAD8

#8D5FD8

Compound

#D88E5F

#D8CA5F

#5FAAD8

#5F6DD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0A47F

#E2BCA4

#EBD9CD

Darker

#CC6A2D

#8F481C

#552A0F

Saturation

#AE9789

#D88D5F

#EC894B

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D88E5F

#B7A95D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D88E5F

#9E9E67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D88E5F

#D88A92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Longhorn 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

#E19762

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D88E5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF9C87

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.

#4593C4

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: #D88E5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D88E5F;

CSS Variable

--color-longhorn: #D88E5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'longhorn': '#D88E5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D88E5F] text-[#D88E5F]

SCSS

$longhorn: #D88E5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D88E5F?

#D88E5F is Longhorn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D88E5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Longhorn?

Longhorn 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 Longhorn?

Longhorn 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 Longhorn?

You can download Longhorn 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 Longhorn?

The hex code is #D88E5F. In RGB it's 216, 142, 95, and in HSL it's 23°, 61%, 61%.

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