ORANGES

Tiger Moth Orange

#DD6611

RGB 221, 102, 17 · HSL 25°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 54, 92, 13

Tiger Moth Orange is #DD6611 in HEX — rgb(221, 102, 17), hsl(25°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 92%, 13%).

Tiger Moth Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 86%, 47%. 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#DD6611

RGB221, 102, 17

HSL25°, 86%, 47%

HSV25°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 54, 92, 13

Decimal14509585

CSS RGBrgb(221, 102, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bonfire 270B-7

ΔE 2.1 · #DB6404

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 6.2 · #F1711B

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 7.5 · #E3732B

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 8 · #ED760E

Vista Paint

Lava Lamp C-1032

ΔE 8.5 · #E57030

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 9.8 · #EB7135

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 11 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 11.5 · #E47237

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 12.3 · #FF8830

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 13.7 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 13.8 · #F07B42

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 17 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 17.8 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 17.8 · #FF963A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 27.6 · #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

#DD6611

#1189DF

Analogous

#DF1122

#DD6611

#DFCE11

Triadic

#DD6611

#11DF67

#6711DF

Split-Complementary

#DD6611

#11DFCE

#1122DF

Tetradic

#DD6611

#22DF11

#1189DF

#CE11DF

Monochromatic

#512506

#98460B

#DD6611

#F1904B

#F7BC92

Rectangle

#DD6611

#89DF11

#1189DF

#6711DF

Compound

#DD6611

#DFCE11

#1189DF

#1122DF

Variations

Lighter

#F08336

#E9A473

#ECCBB3

Darker

#B65109

#803804

#4C2000

Saturation

#977359

#DF6711

#E76508

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

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#DD6611

#AB9A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD6611

#858529

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD6611

#DC6370

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tiger Moth 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

#E57928

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD6611

Daylight 5500K

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

#D27E4C

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.

#1B72B0

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: #DD6611;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD6611;

CSS Variable

--color-tiger-moth-orange: #DD6611;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tiger-moth-orange': '#DD6611' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD6611] text-[#DD6611]

SCSS

$tiger-moth-orange: #DD6611;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD6611?

#DD6611 is Tiger Moth Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD6611 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tiger Moth Orange?

Tiger Moth 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 Tiger Moth Orange?

Tiger Moth 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 Tiger Moth Orange?

You can download Tiger Moth 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 Tiger Moth Orange?

The hex code is #DD6611. In RGB it's 221, 102, 17, and in HSL it's 25°, 86%, 47%.

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