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Apple Cider

#DA995F

RGB 218, 153, 95 · HSL 28°, 62%, 61% · CMYK 0, 30, 56, 15

Apple Cider is #DA995F in HEX — rgb(218, 153, 95), hsl(28°, 62%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 56%, 15%).

Apple Cider pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 62%, 61%. 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#DA995F

RGB218, 153, 95

HSL28°, 62%, 61%

HSV28°, 56%, 85%

CMYK0, 30, 56, 15

Decimal14326111

CSS RGBrgb(218, 153, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 62%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Cider DE5270

Exact match

Valspar

Toffee Cream 3001-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #DD9C62

Sherwin-Williams

Bakelite Gold SW6368

ΔE 1.5 · #D7995D

Benjamin Moore

Grand 118

ΔE 2.3 · #DE9E66

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 3.1 · #D09258

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 3.2 · #D2935D

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 4 · #CE9059

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 4.1 · #E4A467

Behr

Fresh Nectar BIC-14

ΔE 4.7 · #DCA26A

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 4.9 · #DCA15F

Dulux

Apricot Sorbet S10G6

ΔE 5.8 · #E8A260

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.3 · #CF8744

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.7 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.1 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.1 · #C6A664

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

#DA995F

#5EA0D9

Analogous

#D95E62

#DA995F

#D9D55E

Triadic

#DA995F

#5ED997

#975ED9

Split-Complementary

#DA995F

#5ED9D5

#5E62D9

Tetradic

#DA995F

#62D95E

#5EA0D9

#D55ED9

Monochromatic

#804C1E

#BE702D

#DA995F

#E8BF9C

#F6E7DA

Rectangle

#DA995F

#A0D95E

#5EA0D9

#975ED9

Compound

#DA995F

#D9D55E

#5EA0D9

#5E62D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1AC7E

#E3C1A4

#EBDBCD

Darker

#CD772B

#90521B

#552F0E

Saturation

#AE9A89

#D9975E

#EC964B

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA995F

#BEAF5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA995F

#A6A669

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA995F

#DB939B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Cider 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

#E39F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA995F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0A487

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.

#4489C5

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: #DA995F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA995F;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-cider: #DA995F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-cider': '#DA995F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA995F] text-[#DA995F]

SCSS

$apple-cider: #DA995F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA995F?

#DA995F is Apple Cider, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DA995F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Cider?

Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider?

Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider?

You can download Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider?

The hex code is #DA995F. In RGB it's 218, 153, 95, and in HSL it's 28°, 62%, 61%.

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