ORANGES

Mojave Sunset

#D9B199

RGB 217, 177, 153 · HSL 23°, 46%, 73% · CMYK 0, 18, 29, 15

Mojave Sunset is #D9B199 in HEX — rgb(217, 177, 153), hsl(23°, 46%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 15%).

Mojave Sunset pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 46%, 73%. 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#D9B199
RGB217, 177, 153
HSL23°, 46%, 73%
HSV23°, 29%, 85%
CMYK0, 18, 29, 15
Decimal14266777
CSS RGBrgb(217, 177, 153)
CSS HSLhsl(23, 46%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mojave Sunset 2005-8A

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 1.8 · #DEB29A

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 1215

ΔE 1.9 · #DFB69E

Dunn-Edwards

Sunset Cove DEC708

ΔE 2.3 · #DCB397

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 2.6 · #D3AA94

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

ΔE 2.7 · #D9B69F

Vista Paint

Beauty and the Beach K-1068

ΔE 2.9 · #D1A992

PPG

Suntan 1068-4

ΔE 3.2 · #D9B19F

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D2A994

Sherwin-Williams

Warming Peach SW6338

ΔE 3.4 · #E4B9A2

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4.7 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 5.4 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 7.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 11.8 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#D9B199
#9AC2DA

Analogous

#DA9AA2
#D9B199
#DAD29A

Triadic

#D9B199
#9ADAB3
#B39ADA

Split-Complementary

#D9B199
#9ADAD2
#9AA2DA

Tetradic

#D9B199
#A2DA9A
#9AC2DA
#D29ADA

Monochromatic

#A0623B
#C58863
#D9B199
#EEDDD2
#F8F1EC

Rectangle

#D9B199
#C2DA9A
#9AC2DA
#B39ADA

Compound

#D9B199
#DAD29A
#9AC2DA
#9AA2DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1C2AF
#E6D2C6
#EFE5DF

Darker

#C88962
#9A5A33
#5B341C

Saturation

#C4B8B1
#DAB39A
#ECAE88

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)

Aa

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9B199
#C6BE99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9B199
#B9B99C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9B199
#D9AEB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mojave Sunset 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

#E2B18E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9B199

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB6B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#78A7C4

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

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: #D9B199;
CSS — background 
background-color: #D9B199;
CSS Variable 
--color-mojave-sunset: #D9B199;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'mojave-sunset': '#D9B199' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#D9B199] text-[#D9B199]
SCSS 
$mojave-sunset: #D9B199;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9B199?

#D9B199 is Mojave Sunset, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9B199 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mojave Sunset?

Mojave Sunset 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 Mojave Sunset?

Mojave Sunset 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 Mojave Sunset?

You can download Mojave Sunset 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 Mojave Sunset?

The hex code is #D9B199. In RGB it's 217, 177, 153, and in HSL it's 23°, 46%, 73%.

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