ORANGES

Orange Danger

#DD6600

RGB 221, 102, 0 · HSL 28°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 0, 54, 100, 13

Orange Danger is #DD6600 in HEX — rgb(221, 102, 0), hsl(28°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 100%, 13%).

Orange Danger pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 100%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DD6600

RGB221, 102, 0

HSL28°, 100%, 43%

HSV28°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 54, 100, 13

Decimal14509568

CSS RGBrgb(221, 102, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bonfire 270B-7

ΔE 1.5 · #DB6404

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 5.9 · #F1711B

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 6.2 · #ED760E

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 9.3 · #F97F1E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 9.8 · #FD7F22

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 10.1 · #E3732B

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 12.2 · #FF7700

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 12.3 · #FF8830

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 13.3 · #EC8430

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 14.3 · #E66C35

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 18 · #FF963A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 19.7 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 19.7 · #EF913E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 30.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#DD6600

#0075DB

Analogous

#DB0007

#DD6600

#DBD400

Triadic

#DD6600

#00DB66

#6600DB

Split-Complementary

#DD6600

#00DBD4

#0007DB

Tetradic

#DD6600

#07DB00

#0075DB

#D400DB

Monochromatic

#421F00

#8F4300

#DD6600

#FF8D29

#FFB675

Rectangle

#DD6600

#75DB00

#0075DB

#6600DB

Compound

#DD6600

#DBD400

#0075DB

#0007DB

Variations

Lighter

#FF8316

#F2A35E

#F0CAA9

Darker

#AF5200

#793800

#462100

Saturation

#8F6B4D

#DB6600

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

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#DD6600

#AB9A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD6600

#858524

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD6600

#DC626F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Danger 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

#E5791B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD6600

Daylight 5500K

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

#D27E3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1362A8

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DD6600;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD6600;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-danger: #DD6600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-danger': '#DD6600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD6600] text-[#DD6600]

SCSS

$orange-danger: #DD6600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD6600?

#DD6600 is Orange Danger, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD6600 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Danger?

Orange Danger 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 Danger?

Orange Danger 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 Danger?

You can download Orange Danger 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 Danger?

The hex code is #DD6600. In RGB it's 221, 102, 0, and in HSL it's 28°, 100%, 43%.

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