ORANGES

Sunbird Orange

#D97B2D

RGB 217, 123, 45 · HSL 27°, 69%, 51% · CMYK 0, 43, 79, 15

Sunbird Orange is #D97B2D in HEX — rgb(217, 123, 45), hsl(27°, 69%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 79%, 15%).

Sunbird Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 69%, 51%. 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#D97B2D

RGB217, 123, 45

HSL27°, 69%, 51%

HSV27°, 79%, 85%

CMYK0, 43, 79, 15

Decimal14252845

CSS RGBrgb(217, 123, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 69%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sunbird Orange S10H9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 3 · #D27326

Behr

Acorn 290D-6

ΔE 4.1 · #D17921

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 6.1 · #D87C3B

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 6.4 · #EA8A42

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 6.5 · #D68339

Vista Paint

Bergamot Orange K-584

ΔE 6.7 · #D9863A

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 6.8 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 8.1 · #DF892A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 8.1 · #F38F3E

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 8.2 · #EF913E

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 9.7 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.7 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 14.8 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 21.1 · #D69C54

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

#D97B2D

#2C8BD8

Analogous

#D82C34

#D97B2D

#D8D02C

Triadic

#D97B2D

#2CD879

#792CD8

Split-Complementary

#D97B2D

#2CD8D0

#2C34D8

Tetradic

#D97B2D

#34D82C

#2C8BD8

#D02CD8

Monochromatic

#5A3211

#9B551C

#D97B2D

#E4A26C

#F0CBAD

Rectangle

#D97B2D

#8BD82C

#2C8BD8

#792CD8

Compound

#D97B2D

#D8D02C

#2C8BD8

#2C34D8

Variations

Lighter

#E09456

#E0B088

#E8D1BE

Darker

#B3611D

#7E4211

#4B2609

Saturation

#9C7F68

#D8792C

#EC7718

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.82:1

Deuteranopia

#D97B2D

#B1A025

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D97B2D

#91913E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D97B2D

#D97680

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sunbird Orange 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

#E2893D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D97B2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF8E61

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.

#2E75AF

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: #D97B2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D97B2D;

CSS Variable

--color-sunbird-orange: #D97B2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunbird-orange': '#D97B2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D97B2D] text-[#D97B2D]

SCSS

$sunbird-orange: #D97B2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D97B2D?

#D97B2D is Sunbird Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D97B2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunbird Orange?

Sunbird Orange 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 Sunbird Orange?

Sunbird Orange 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 Sunbird Orange?

You can download Sunbird Orange 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 Sunbird Orange?

The hex code is #D97B2D. In RGB it's 217, 123, 45, and in HSL it's 27°, 69%, 51%.

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