ORANGES

Orange Ginger

#DAA48E

RGB 218, 164, 142 · HSL 17°, 51%, 71% · CMYK 0, 25, 35, 15

Orange Ginger is #DAA48E in HEX — rgb(218, 164, 142), hsl(17°, 51%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 35%, 15%).

Orange Ginger pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 51%, 71%. 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#DAA48E

RGB218, 164, 142

HSL17°, 51%, 71%

HSV17°, 35%, 85%

CMYK0, 25, 35, 15

Decimal14328974

CSS RGBrgb(218, 164, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 51%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

Exact match

Vista Paint

Copperfield K-1075

ΔE 1.6 · #D8A08B

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 2.2 · #DBA593

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 2.2 · #D9A492

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 2.7 · #E1A590

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 2.7 · #DDA896

Hallman-Lindsay

Fortune's Prize 36

ΔE 2.8 · #DAA994

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 3.4 · #D09D8A

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 4 · #CD9C85

PPG

Orange Maple 1069-4

ΔE 4.2 · #D3A083

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.8 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.9 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.6 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.7 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 14.2 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.6 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#DAA48E

#8FC5DB

Analogous

#DB8FA0

#DAA48E

#DBCA8F

Triadic

#DAA48E

#8FDBA5

#A58FDB

Split-Complementary

#DAA48E

#8FDBCA

#8FA0DB

Tetradic

#DAA48E

#A0DB8F

#8FC5DB

#CA8FDB

Monochromatic

#9E5133

#C87656

#DAA48E

#EED3C9

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#DAA48E

#C5DB8F

#8FC5DB

#A58FDB

Compound

#DAA48E

#DBCA8F

#8FC5DB

#8FA0DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2B7A6

#E6CABF

#EEE1DC

Darker

#CC7756

#9B4B2C

#5C2B18

Saturation

#C0B0AA

#DBA58F

#ED9D7D

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAA48E

#C0B78D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAA48E

#AFAF91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAA48E

#DAA2A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Ginger 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

#E3A886

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAA48E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0ADAA

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.

#6EADC6

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: #DAA48E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAA48E;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-ginger: #DAA48E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-ginger': '#DAA48E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAA48E] text-[#DAA48E]

SCSS

$orange-ginger: #DAA48E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAA48E?

#DAA48E is Orange Ginger, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DAA48E warm or cool?

Orange Ginger reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orange Ginger?

Orange Ginger 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 Orange Ginger?

Orange Ginger 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 Orange Ginger?

You can download Orange Ginger 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 Orange Ginger?

The hex code is #DAA48E. In RGB it's 218, 164, 142, and in HSL it's 17°, 51%, 71%.

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