ORANGES

Dazzle and Delight

#D99B7B

RGB 217, 155, 123 · HSL 20°, 55%, 67% · CMYK 0, 29, 43, 15

Dazzle and Delight is #D99B7B in HEX — rgb(217, 155, 123), hsl(20°, 55%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 43%, 15%).

Dazzle and Delight pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 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#D99B7B

RGB217, 155, 123

HSL20°, 55%, 67%

HSV20°, 43%, 85%

CMYK0, 29, 43, 15

Decimal14261115

CSS RGBrgb(217, 155, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 55%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 0.8 · #DB9C7B

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 2 · #D7977A

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 2.5 · #D19776

Valspar

Laredo 2004-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #D29473

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 2.7 · #D7987D

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 2.9 · #D69579

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 3.1 · #E0A380

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 4 · #D29D7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 4.2 · #CD9470

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 5 · #E6A57F

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.1 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.1 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.6 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.6 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.9 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 13.9 · #F3AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#D99B7B

#7DBAD9

Analogous

#D97D8C

#D99B7B

#D9CA7D

Triadic

#D99B7B

#7DD99B

#9B7DD9

Split-Complementary

#D99B7B

#7DD9CA

#7D8CD9

Tetradic

#D99B7B

#8CD97D

#7DBAD9

#CA7DD9

Monochromatic

#924D2A

#C86E41

#D99B7B

#EAC9B8

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#D99B7B

#BAD97D

#7DBAD9

#9B7DD9

Compound

#D99B7B

#D9CA7D

#7DBAD9

#7D8CD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1AF97

#E4C5B5

#EDDED6

Darker

#CD7244

#974B25

#592B14

Saturation

#B9A69D

#D99B7D

#EC956A

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D99B7B

#BCB17A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D99B7B

#A8A880

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D99B7B

#D9989E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dazzle and Delight 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

#E2A177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D99B7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA69C

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.

#5EA2C5

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: #D99B7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D99B7B;

CSS Variable

--color-dazzle-and-delight: #D99B7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dazzle-and-delight': '#D99B7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D99B7B] text-[#D99B7B]

SCSS

$dazzle-and-delight: #D99B7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D99B7B?

#D99B7B is Dazzle and Delight, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D99B7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dazzle and Delight?

Dazzle and Delight 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 Dazzle and Delight?

Dazzle and Delight 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 Dazzle and Delight?

You can download Dazzle and Delight 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 Dazzle and Delight?

The hex code is #D99B7B. In RGB it's 217, 155, 123, and in HSL it's 20°, 55%, 67%.

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