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Equator

#DAB160

RGB 218, 177, 96 · HSL 40°, 62%, 62% · CMYK 0, 19, 56, 15

Equator is #DAB160 in HEX — rgb(218, 177, 96), hsl(40°, 62%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 56%, 15%).

Equator pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 62%, 62%. 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#DAB160

RGB218, 177, 96

HSL40°, 62%, 62%

HSV40°, 56%, 85%

CMYK0, 19, 56, 15

Decimal14332256

CSS RGBrgb(218, 177, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 62%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 2.4 · #DFB45F

Behr

Dandelion Wish MQ4-12

ΔE 2.6 · #E1B865

Benjamin Moore

Yellowstone 202

ΔE 3 · #DFB967

PPG

Butterscotch Bliss 1106-5

ΔE 3.1 · #D7AD62

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 3.4 · #E3B964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 3.7 · #CEAA5B

Dulux

Hay Wain S15F6

ΔE 3.9 · #CDA959

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4.2 · #D5A95F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 4.5 · #D8B760

Vista Paint

Cat's Eye Marble C-905

ΔE 4.9 · #D6A85F

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.5 · #DCB771

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 7 · #EEB76B

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.8 · #F4C472

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.7 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 11 · #F3C683

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#DAB160

#628ADA

Analogous

#DA7662

#DAB160

#C6DA62

Triadic

#DAB160

#62DAB2

#B262DA

Split-Complementary

#DAB160

#62C6DA

#7662DA

Tetradic

#DAB160

#62DA76

#628ADA

#DA62C6

Monochromatic

#84621F

#C2912E

#DAB160

#E9D0A0

#F7EFDE

Rectangle

#DAB160

#8ADA62

#628ADA

#B262DA

Compound

#DAB160

#C6DA62

#628ADA

#7662DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2C281

#E3CFA6

#ECE2CE

Darker

#D19A2C

#926B1C

#573F0F

Saturation

#B0A48C

#DAB262

#EDB850

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAB160

#CBBB60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAB160

#B9B96F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAB160

#DCA8B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Equator 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

#E3B163

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAB160

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B687

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.

#4771C6

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: #DAB160;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAB160;

CSS Variable

--color-equator: #DAB160;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'equator': '#DAB160' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAB160] text-[#DAB160]

SCSS

$equator: #DAB160;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAB160?

#DAB160 is Equator, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DAB160 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Equator?

Equator 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 Equator?

Equator 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 Equator?

You can download Equator 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 Equator?

The hex code is #DAB160. In RGB it's 218, 177, 96, and in HSL it's 40°, 62%, 62%.

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