ORANGES

Di Sierra

#DB995E

RGB 219, 153, 94 · HSL 28°, 63%, 61% · CMYK 0, 30, 57, 14

Di Sierra is #DB995E in HEX — rgb(219, 153, 94), hsl(28°, 63%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 57%, 14%).

Di Sierra pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 63%, 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#DB995E

RGB219, 153, 94

HSL28°, 63%, 61%

HSV28°, 57%, 86%

CMYK0, 30, 57, 14

Decimal14391646

CSS RGBrgb(219, 153, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 63%, 61%)

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Bakelite Gold SW6368

ΔE 1.8 · #D7995D

Benjamin Moore

Grand 118

ΔE 2.8 · #DE9E66

PPG

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ΔE 3.4 · #D09258

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Vista Paint

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Kilz

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ΔE 4.8 · #DCA15F

Behr

Glazed Pecan 280D-5

ΔE 5 · #D28C55

Dulux

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ΔE 5.2 · #E8A260

IKEA

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ΔE 6.7 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

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Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.9 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.1 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.5 · #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

#DB995E

#5DA0DA

Analogous

#DA5D61

#DB995E

#DAD65D

Triadic

#DB995E

#5DDA97

#975DDA

Split-Complementary

#DB995E

#5DDAD6

#5D61DA

Tetradic

#DB995E

#61DA5D

#5DA0DA

#D65DDA

Monochromatic

#814C1D

#BF702B

#DB995E

#E8BF9B

#F7E7DA

Rectangle

#DB995E

#A0DA5D

#5DA0DA

#975DDA

Compound

#DB995E

#DAD65D

#5DA0DA

#5D61DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2AC7D

#E3C1A3

#ECDBCD

Darker

#CF772A

#91521A

#562F0E

Saturation

#AE9A89

#DA975D

#ED964A

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

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB995E

#BEB05C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB995E

#A7A768

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB995E

#DC939B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Di Sierra 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

#E49F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB995E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1A486

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.

#4289C6

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: #DB995E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB995E;

CSS Variable

--color-di-sierra: #DB995E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'di-sierra': '#DB995E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB995E] text-[#DB995E]

SCSS

$di-sierra: #DB995E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB995E?

#DB995E is Di Sierra, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DB995E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Di Sierra?

Di Sierra 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 Di Sierra?

Di Sierra 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 Di Sierra?

You can download Di Sierra 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 Di Sierra?

The hex code is #DB995E. In RGB it's 219, 153, 94, and in HSL it's 28°, 63%, 61%.

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