ORANGES

Sorbus

#DD6B38

RGB 221, 107, 56 · HSL 19°, 71%, 54% · CMYK 0, 52, 75, 13

Sorbus is #DD6B38 in HEX — rgb(221, 107, 56), hsl(19°, 71%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 75%, 13%).

Sorbus pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 71%, 54%. 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#DD6B38

RGB221, 107, 56

HSL19°, 71%, 54%

HSV19°, 75%, 87%

CMYK0, 52, 75, 13

Decimal14510904

CSS RGBrgb(221, 107, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 71%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 1.9 · #E16F3E

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 4.3 · #D86F3C

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 4.7 · #E66C35

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 4.8 · #D26B33

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 5.6 · #CF6837

Behr

Tart Orange HDC-MD-27

ΔE 6.2 · #EB7639

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2169-20

ΔE 6.5 · #D5663F

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 6.5 · #F07B42

Dulux

Tangerine Bliss S08G8

ΔE 6.8 · #D85B30

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 7 · #EA7C4C

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 7.3 · #CE5F38

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 9.7 · #C35831

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 10.9 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 14.6 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#DD6B38

#36A8DD

Analogous

#DD3655

#DD6B38

#DDBE36

Triadic

#DD6B38

#36DD6B

#6B36DD

Split-Complementary

#DD6B38

#36DDBE

#3655DD

Tetradic

#DD6B38

#55DD36

#36A8DD

#BE36DD

Monochromatic

#692D12

#AA4A1D

#DD6B38

#E89B78

#F3CCB9

Rectangle

#DD6B38

#A8DD36

#36A8DD

#6B36DD

Compound

#DD6B38

#DDBE36

#36A8DD

#3655DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4895F

#E3A98E

#EACEC2

Darker

#C0501C

#873611

#501F08

Saturation

#A38171

#DD6B36

#EE6525

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

3.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.23:1

Deuteranopia

#DD6B38

#AC9C30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD6B38

#888841

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD6B38

#DC6974

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sorbus 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

#E57D45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD6B38

Daylight 5500K

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

#D28269

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.

#2E8FBC

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: #DD6B38;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD6B38;

CSS Variable

--color-sorbus: #DD6B38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sorbus': '#DD6B38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD6B38] text-[#DD6B38]

SCSS

$sorbus: #DD6B38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD6B38?

#DD6B38 is Sorbus, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD6B38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sorbus?

Sorbus 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 Sorbus?

Sorbus 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 Sorbus?

You can download Sorbus 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 Sorbus?

The hex code is #DD6B38. In RGB it's 221, 107, 56, and in HSL it's 19°, 71%, 54%.

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