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Persimmon

#D9987C

RGB 217, 152, 124 · HSL 18°, 55%, 67% · CMYK 0, 30, 43, 15

Persimmon is #D9987C in HEX — rgb(217, 152, 124), hsl(18°, 55%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 43%, 15%).

Persimmon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 55%, 67%. 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#D9987C

RGB217, 152, 124

HSL18°, 55%, 67%

HSV18°, 43%, 85%

CMYK0, 30, 43, 15

Decimal14260348

CSS RGBrgb(217, 152, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 55%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 0.8 · #D7977A

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 1.1 · #D69579

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 1.1 · #D7987D

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #DE9981

Valspar

Laredo 2004-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #D29473

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 3.8 · #D19776

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 4.5 · #E49C86

Vista Paint

Alexandra Peach C-1058

ΔE 4.8 · #DC9784

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 5.2 · #DB9785

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.1 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.1 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13.6 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D9987C

#7DBDD9

Analogous

#D97D8F

#D9987C

#D9C77D

Triadic

#D9987C

#7DD998

#987DD9

Split-Complementary

#D9987C

#7DD9C7

#7D8FD9

Tetradic

#D9987C

#8FD97D

#7DBDD9

#C77DD9

Monochromatic

#924A2A

#C86A41

#D9987C

#EAC7B8

#F9EFEB

Rectangle

#D9987C

#BDD97D

#7DBDD9

#987DD9

Compound

#D9987C

#D9C77D

#7DBDD9

#7D8FD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1AD97

#E4C3B5

#EDDDD6

Darker

#CD6D44

#974725

#592914

Saturation

#B9A59D

#D9987D

#EC916A

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9987C

#BBB07B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9987C

#A5A580

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9987C

#D9969B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Persimmon 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

#E29F78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9987C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA49C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#5EA6C5

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: #D9987C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9987C;

CSS Variable

--color-persimmon: #D9987C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persimmon': '#D9987C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9987C] text-[#D9987C]

SCSS

$persimmon: #D9987C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9987C?

#D9987C is Persimmon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9987C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Persimmon?

Persimmon 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 Persimmon?

Persimmon 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 Persimmon?

You can download Persimmon 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 Persimmon?

The hex code is #D9987C. In RGB it's 217, 152, 124, and in HSL it's 18°, 55%, 67%.

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