ORANGES

Saffron Sunset

#DA9E35

RGB 218, 158, 53 · HSL 38°, 69%, 53% · CMYK 0, 28, 76, 15

Saffron Sunset is #DA9E35 in HEX — rgb(218, 158, 53), hsl(38°, 69%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 76%, 15%).

Saffron Sunset pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 69%, 53%. 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#DA9E35

RGB218, 158, 53

HSL38°, 69%, 53%

HSV38°, 76%, 85%

CMYK0, 28, 76, 15

Decimal14327349

CSS RGBrgb(218, 158, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 69%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Cove DE5320

ΔE 1.2 · #DA9E38

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 2.9 · #D29C31

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 2.9 · #D19932

Sherwin-Williams

Trinket SW6685

ΔE 3.2 · #D69835

Benjamin Moore

Golden 308

ΔE 3.9 · #E5A13A

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 4.4 · #E3A031

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 4.9 · #D6A332

Dulux

Aztec Glimmer S13H7

ΔE 6 · #E7AE47

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 6 · #D6A533

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 7.1 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.4 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 10.7 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.1 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.7 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 12.6 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.5 · #ECC363

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

#DA9E35

#3471DA

Analogous

#DA4B34

#DA9E35

#C4DA34

Triadic

#DA9E35

#34DA9D

#9D34DA

Split-Complementary

#DA9E35

#34C4DA

#4B34DA

Tetradic

#DA9E35

#34DA4B

#3471DA

#DA34C4

Monochromatic

#634512

#A4731E

#DA9E35

#E6BC75

#F2DCB6

Rectangle

#DA9E35

#71DA34

#3471DA

#9D34DA

Compound

#DA9E35

#C4DA34

#3471DA

#4B34DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1B15D

#E1C28D

#E9DAC1

Darker

#BA811E

#835912

#4E3409

Saturation

#A08E6E

#DA9D34

#ECA222

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

#DA9E35

#C2B032

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA9E35

#AAAA4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA9E35

#DC959F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Saffron 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

#E3A343

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA9E35

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0A867

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3061B6

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: #DA9E35;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA9E35;

CSS Variable

--color-saffron-sunset: #DA9E35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saffron-sunset': '#DA9E35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA9E35] text-[#DA9E35]

SCSS

$saffron-sunset: #DA9E35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA9E35?

#DA9E35 is Saffron Sunset, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DA9E35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saffron Sunset?

Saffron 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 Saffron Sunset?

Saffron 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 Saffron Sunset?

You can download Saffron 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 Saffron Sunset?

The hex code is #DA9E35. In RGB it's 218, 158, 53, and in HSL it's 38°, 69%, 53%.

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