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Fame Orange

#DB9C7B

RGB 219, 156, 123 · HSL 21°, 57%, 67% · CMYK 0, 29, 44, 14

Fame Orange is #DB9C7B in HEX — rgb(219, 156, 123), hsl(21°, 57%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 44%, 14%).

Fame Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 57%, 67%. 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#DB9C7B

RGB219, 156, 123

HSL21°, 57%, 67%

HSV21°, 44%, 86%

CMYK0, 29, 44, 14

Decimal14392443

CSS RGBrgb(219, 156, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 57%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

Exact match

Valspar

Peach Ice Cream 2007-5C

ΔE 2.4 · #DB9F7A

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 2.6 · #D7977A

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 2.7 · #E0A380

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 3.1 · #D19776

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 3.4 · #D69579

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 3.4 · #D7987D

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 4.3 · #E6A57F

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D29D7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 4.5 · #CD9470

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.5 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.7 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.7 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 13 · #F3AC76

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.3 · #C57B67

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

#DB9C7B

#7BB9DB

Analogous

#DB7B89

#DB9C7B

#DBCC7B

Triadic

#DB9C7B

#7BDB9C

#9C7BDB

Split-Complementary

#DB9C7B

#7BDBCC

#7B89DB

Tetradic

#DB9C7B

#89DB7B

#7BB9DB

#CC7BDB

Monochromatic

#944E29

#CA703F

#DB9C7B

#EBC9B7

#FAF0EB

Rectangle

#DB9C7B

#B9DB7B

#7BB9DB

#9C7BDB

Compound

#DB9C7B

#DBCC7B

#7BB9DB

#7B89DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2B095

#E5C5B4

#EDDED6

Darker

#CF7342

#994C23

#5B2C13

Saturation

#B9A79C

#DB9C7B

#ED9769

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB9C7B

#BEB37A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB9C7B

#A9A980

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB9C7B

#DB999F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fame Orange 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

#E4A277

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB9C7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1A79C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#5CA1C6

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: #DB9C7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB9C7B;

CSS Variable

--color-fame-orange: #DB9C7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fame-orange': '#DB9C7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB9C7B] text-[#DB9C7B]

SCSS

$fame-orange: #DB9C7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB9C7B?

#DB9C7B is Fame Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DB9C7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fame Orange?

Fame Orange 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 Fame Orange?

Fame Orange 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 Fame Orange?

You can download Fame Orange 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 Fame Orange?

The hex code is #DB9C7B. In RGB it's 219, 156, 123, and in HSL it's 21°, 57%, 67%.

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