ORANGES

Orange

#DCAC7F

RGB 220, 172, 127 · HSL 29°, 57%, 68% · CMYK 0, 22, 42, 14

Orange is #DCAC7F in HEX — rgb(220, 172, 127), hsl(29°, 57%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 42%, 14%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 57%, 68%. 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#DCAC7F

RGB220, 172, 127

HSL29°, 57%, 68%

HSV29°, 42%, 86%

CMYK0, 22, 42, 14

Decimal14462079

CSS RGBrgb(220, 172, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 57%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

New Colonial Yellow SW2853

ΔE 1.7 · #D9AD7F

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 2.2 · #D7A97F

Behr

Cork PPU6-5

ΔE 2.3 · #D9AC7B

Valspar

Frankincense 3002-5C

ΔE 3 · #DAA977

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-1090

ΔE 3.1 · #DBAF86

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E0B486

Vista Paint

Sweet Sue C-1002

ΔE 4.6 · #D4A983

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 4.8 · #E2AC78

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Sue 1003

ΔE 4.9 · #D8AA86

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.4 · #D9B27D

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 5.5 · #EDB384

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 7.2 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.4 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.7 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 13 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#DCAC7F

#7FAFDC

Analogous

#DC7F80

#DCAC7F

#DCDA7F

Triadic

#DCAC7F

#7FDCAC

#AC7FDC

Split-Complementary

#DCAC7F

#7FDCDA

#7F80DC

Tetradic

#DCAC7F

#80DC7F

#7FAFDC

#DA7FDC

Monochromatic

#985F2A

#CB8543

#DCAC7F

#ECD3BB

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#DCAC7F

#AFDC7F

#7FAFDC

#AC7FDC

Compound

#DCAC7F

#DCDA7F

#7FAFDC

#7F80DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3BC99

#E6CDB6

#EEE2D7

Darker

#D08845

#9B5D24

#5C3613

Saturation

#BBAD9F

#DCAC7F

#EDAB6D

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCAC7F

#C7BB7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCAC7F

#B5B586

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCAC7F

#DDA7AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#E4AE7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCAC7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B39F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#5F95C8

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: #DCAC7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCAC7F;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #DCAC7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#DCAC7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCAC7F] text-[#DCAC7F]

SCSS

$orange: #DCAC7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCAC7F?

#DCAC7F is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCAC7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

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 Orange?

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 Orange?

You can download 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 Orange?

The hex code is #DCAC7F. In RGB it's 220, 172, 127, and in HSL it's 29°, 57%, 68%.

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