ORANGES

New England Autumn

#DA9A21

RGB 218, 154, 33 · HSL 39°, 74%, 49% · CMYK 0, 29, 85, 15

New England Autumn is #DA9A21 in HEX — rgb(218, 154, 33), hsl(39°, 74%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 85%, 15%).

New England Autumn pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 74%, 49%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DA9A21

RGB218, 154, 33

HSL39°, 74%, 49%

HSV39°, 85%, 85%

CMYK0, 29, 85, 15

Decimal14326305

CSS RGBrgb(218, 154, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 74%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 3.8 · #DA9E19

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 3.8 · #E3A031

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 5.3 · #D6A02B

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 5.4 · #EBA832

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 6.8 · #E4A010

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 6.8 · #E59B34

Behr

Optimist Gold BIC-43

ΔE 6.9 · #EEA53A

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 7.5 · #D6A332

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 7.5 · #F1AD3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 7.8 · #D19932

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 11.9 · #FEB14B

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.7 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.3 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.4 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 13.6 · #F59724

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#DA9A21

#2061D9

Analogous

#D93C20

#DA9A21

#BED920

Triadic

#DA9A21

#20D999

#9920D9

Split-Complementary

#DA9A21

#20BED9

#3C20D9

Tetradic

#DA9A21

#20D93C

#2061D9

#D920BE

Monochromatic

#543B0D

#976A17

#DA9A21

#E7B85F

#F1D5A2

Rectangle

#DA9A21

#61D920

#2061D9

#9920D9

Compound

#DA9A21

#BED920

#2061D9

#3C20D9

Variations

Lighter

#E4AE4A

#E2C080

#E9D9BA

Darker

#B27B16

#7D560D

#4A3206

Saturation

#998561

#D99920

#EA9E10

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA9A21

#C1AE1B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA9A21

#A7A742

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA9A21

#DC919B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

New England Autumn 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

#E3A034

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA9A21

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0A558

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2756AD

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DA9A21;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA9A21;

CSS Variable

--color-new-england-autumn: #DA9A21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-england-autumn': '#DA9A21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA9A21] text-[#DA9A21]

SCSS

$new-england-autumn: #DA9A21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA9A21?

#DA9A21 is New England Autumn, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DA9A21 warm or cool?

New England Autumn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with New England Autumn?

New England Autumn 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 New England Autumn?

New England Autumn 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 New England Autumn?

You can download New England Autumn 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 New England Autumn?

The hex code is #DA9A21. In RGB it's 218, 154, 33, and in HSL it's 39°, 74%, 49%.

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