ORANGES

Sweet

#DB9C73

RGB 219, 156, 115 · HSL 24°, 59%, 65% · CMYK 0, 29, 47, 14

Sweet is #DB9C73 in HEX — rgb(219, 156, 115), hsl(24°, 59%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 47%, 14%).

Sweet pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 59%, 65%. 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#DB9C73

RGB219, 156, 115

HSL24°, 59%, 65%

HSV24°, 47%, 86%

CMYK0, 29, 47, 14

Decimal14392435

CSS RGBrgb(219, 156, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 59%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 103

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pecan Veneer DE5207

ΔE 1.8 · #E09F78

Sherwin-Williams

Chivalry Copper SW6353

ΔE 2.3 · #D4966E

Valspar

Peach Ice Cream 2007-5C

ΔE 3 · #DB9F7A

Vista Paint

Beach Treasure K-610

ΔE 3.3 · #E39D77

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 3.7 · #D29B6F

Behr

Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36

ΔE 4.1 · #DFA577

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 4.7 · #D89D6B

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E0976B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.4 · #E09673

Dulux

Raw Umber S10F5

ΔE 6.1 · #CC996A

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.6 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 9.8 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.3 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.2 · #CB9E59

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

#DB9C73

#71B0DA

Analogous

#DA717C

#DB9C73

#DAD071

Triadic

#DB9C73

#71DA9B

#9B71DA

Split-Complementary

#DB9C73

#71DAD0

#717CDA

Tetradic

#DB9C73

#7CDA71

#71B0DA

#D071DA

Monochromatic

#8E4F25

#CB7034

#DB9C73

#EAC6AE

#FAF1EB

Rectangle

#DB9C73

#B0DA71

#71B0DA

#9B71DA

Compound

#DB9C73

#DAD071

#71B0DA

#717CDA

Variations

Lighter

#E2AF8D

#E4C4AF

#EDDDD3

Darker

#D07539

#964F20

#592E11

Saturation

#B6A396

#DA9B71

#ED985F

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB9C73

#BFB272

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB9C73

#A9A979

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB9C73

#DB989F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet 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

#E4A271

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB9C73

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1A796

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.

#5498C6

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: #DB9C73;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB9C73;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet: #DB9C73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet': '#DB9C73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB9C73] text-[#DB9C73]

SCSS

$sweet: #DB9C73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB9C73?

#DB9C73 is Sweet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DB9C73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet?

The hex code is #DB9C73. In RGB it's 219, 156, 115, and in HSL it's 24°, 59%, 65%.

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