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Ochraceous Salmon

#D99E73

RGB 217, 158, 115 · HSL 25°, 57%, 65% · CMYK 0, 27, 47, 15

Ochraceous Salmon is #D99E73 in HEX — rgb(217, 158, 115), hsl(25°, 57%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 47%, 15%).

Ochraceous Salmon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 57%, 65%. 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#D99E73

RGB217, 158, 115

HSL25°, 57%, 65%

HSV25°, 47%, 85%

CMYK0, 27, 47, 15

Decimal14261875

CSS RGBrgb(217, 158, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 57%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 1.7 · #D9A077

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 103

ΔE 1.9 · #DB9C73

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 2.2 · #D29B6F

Behr

Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36

ΔE 2.8 · #DFA577

Valspar

Peach Ice Cream 2007-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #DB9F7A

Sherwin-Williams

Chivalry Copper SW6353

ΔE 3.2 · #D4966E

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 3.7 · #D89D6B

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 4.2 · #D69D6A

Dulux

Raw Umber S10F5

ΔE 4.6 · #CC996A

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 5.4 · #D29D7A

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.3 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.6 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 9.9 · #F3AC76

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.5 · #F7A879

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.8 · #CB9E59

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

#D99E73

#73AED9

Analogous

#D9737B

#D99E73

#D9D073

Triadic

#D99E73

#73D99D

#9D73D9

Split-Complementary

#D99E73

#73D9D0

#737BD9

Tetradic

#D99E73

#7BD973

#73AED9

#D073D9

Monochromatic

#8C5126

#C87337

#D99E73

#E9C7AF

#FAF1EB

Rectangle

#D99E73

#AED973

#73AED9

#9D73D9

Compound

#D99E73

#D9D073

#73AED9

#737BD9

Variations

Lighter

#E0B18F

#E3C5B0

#ECDED3

Darker

#CE783B

#945222

#582F12

Saturation

#B5A396

#D99D73

#EC9A60

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D99E73

#BFB272

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D99E73

#AAAA7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D99E73

#D99AA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ochraceous Salmon 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

#E2A371

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D99E73

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA896

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.

#5696C4

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: #D99E73;

CSS — background

background-color: #D99E73;

CSS Variable

--color-ochraceous-salmon: #D99E73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ochraceous-salmon': '#D99E73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D99E73] text-[#D99E73]

SCSS

$ochraceous-salmon: #D99E73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D99E73?

#D99E73 is Ochraceous Salmon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D99E73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ochraceous Salmon?

Ochraceous Salmon 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 Ochraceous Salmon?

Ochraceous Salmon 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 Ochraceous Salmon?

You can download Ochraceous Salmon 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 Ochraceous Salmon?

The hex code is #D99E73. In RGB it's 217, 158, 115, and in HSL it's 25°, 57%, 65%.

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