ORANGES

Coyote

#DC9B68

RGB 220, 155, 104 · HSL 26°, 62%, 64% · CMYK 0, 30, 53, 14

Coyote is #DC9B68 in HEX — rgb(220, 155, 104), hsl(26°, 62%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 53%, 14%).

Coyote pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 62%, 64%. 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#DC9B68

RGB220, 155, 104

HSL26°, 62%, 64%

HSV26°, 53%, 86%

CMYK0, 30, 53, 14

Decimal14457704

CSS RGBrgb(220, 155, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 62%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Coyote DE5249

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

ΔE 2.5 · #E2A26E

Sherwin-Williams

Folksy Gold SW6360

ΔE 2.7 · #D69969

Behr

Caramel Sundae 280D-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E49F6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 2.9 · #D89D6B

PPG

Pumpkin Patch 1201-5

ΔE 3.4 · #D59466

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 3.6 · #D69D6A

Valspar

Toffee Cream 3001-3B

ΔE 3.6 · #DD9C62

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 4.6 · #E0976B

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 5.6 · #E4A467

Dulux

Great Dane S11F5

ΔE 6.7 · #D19F68

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.3 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.4 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 11.1 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.6 · #C1876B

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

#DC9B68

#6AABDC

Analogous

#DC6A72

#DC9B68

#DCD56A

Triadic

#DC9B68

#6ADC9C

#9C6ADC

Split-Complementary

#DC9B68

#6ADCD5

#6A72DC

Tetradic

#DC9B68

#72DC6A

#6AABDC

#D56ADC

Monochromatic

#8C5021

#CA732F

#DC9B68

#EBC5A8

#F9EEE6

Rectangle

#DC9B68

#ABDC6A

#6AABDC

#9C6ADC

Compound

#DC9B68

#DCD56A

#6AABDC

#6A72DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3AF88

#E5C4AB

#EDDDD1

Darker

#D47832

#97521D

#592F0F

Saturation

#B4A192

#DC9C6A

#EE9959

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC9B68

#BFB266

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC9B68

#A8A870

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC9B68

#DC969E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coyote 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

#E4A169

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC9B68

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A68D

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.

#4D93C8

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: #DC9B68;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC9B68;

CSS Variable

--color-coyote: #DC9B68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coyote': '#DC9B68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC9B68] text-[#DC9B68]

SCSS

$coyote: #DC9B68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9B68?

#DC9B68 is Coyote, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DC9B68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coyote?

Coyote 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 Coyote?

Coyote 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 Coyote?

You can download Coyote 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 Coyote?

The hex code is #DC9B68. In RGB it's 220, 155, 104, and in HSL it's 26°, 62%, 64%.

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