ORANGES

Amber Wave

#D97A3E

RGB 217, 122, 62 · HSL 23°, 67%, 55% · CMYK 0, 44, 71, 15

Amber Wave is #D97A3E in HEX — rgb(217, 122, 62), hsl(23°, 67%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 71%, 15%).

Amber Wave pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 67%, 55%. 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#D97A3E

RGB217, 122, 62

HSL23°, 67%, 55%

HSV23°, 71%, 85%

CMYK0, 44, 71, 15

Decimal14252606

CSS RGBrgb(217, 122, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 67%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amber Wave 260D-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 2.4 · #D87C3B

Dulux

Mangatainoka NZ10D4

ΔE 3.1 · #DC7842

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 3.6 · #CE7639

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2167-20

ΔE 4.3 · #D17741

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 6.2 · #D26B33

Valspar

Carrot Cake 2007-3A

ΔE 6.6 · #EB8A52

Sherwin-Williams

Rhumba Orange SW6642

ΔE 6.8 · #CB7841

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 7.5 · #D68339

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.7 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 7.7 · #C27136

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.6 · #D88950

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 9.8 · #F07B42

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 14.3 · #C35831

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.1 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 15.6 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#D97A3E

#3F9ED9

Analogous

#D93F51

#D97A3E

#D9C73F

Triadic

#D97A3E

#3FD97A

#7A3FD9

Split-Complementary

#D97A3E

#3FD9C7

#3F51D9

Tetradic

#D97A3E

#51D93F

#3F9ED9

#C73FD9

Monochromatic

#6A3615

#AA5622

#D97A3E

#E6A77F

#F2D3BF

Rectangle

#D97A3E

#9ED93F

#3F9ED9

#7A3FD9

Compound

#D97A3E

#D9C73F

#3F9ED9

#3F51D9

Variations

Lighter

#E19566

#E1B193

#EAD2C4

Darker

#BF5E21

#864014

#4F250A

Saturation

#A38775

#D97A3F

#EC762C

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.80:1

Deuteranopia

#D97A3E

#AFA038

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D97A3E

#909049

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D97A3E

#D97680

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Wave 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

#E2884A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D97A3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF8D6E

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.

#3387BB

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: #D97A3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D97A3E;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-wave: #D97A3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-wave': '#D97A3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D97A3E] text-[#D97A3E]

SCSS

$amber-wave: #D97A3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D97A3E?

#D97A3E is Amber Wave, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D97A3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Wave?

Amber Wave 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 Wave?

Amber Wave 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 Wave?

You can download Amber Wave 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 Wave?

The hex code is #D97A3E. In RGB it's 217, 122, 62, and in HSL it's 23°, 67%, 55%.

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