ORANGES

Orange Outburst

#DD7700

RGB 221, 119, 0 · HSL 32°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 0, 46, 100, 13

Orange Outburst is #DD7700 in HEX — rgb(221, 119, 0), hsl(32°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 100%, 13%).

Orange Outburst pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#DD7700

RGB221, 119, 0

HSL32°, 100%, 43%

HSV32°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 46, 100, 13

Decimal14513920

CSS RGBrgb(221, 119, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Status Bronze 280B-7

ΔE 1.4 · #DE7709

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 7.4 · #ED760E

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2016-20

ΔE 8 · #F88624

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 8.1 · #EC892A

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 8.5 · #EB882C

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 9 · #F88F21

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 9.2 · #F89026

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 9.9 · #FF8D28

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 11.1 · #FD7F22

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 11.4 · #DF892A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 12.1 · #F59724

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 14.3 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 15 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 23.5 · #DE4A00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 27.7 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28.5 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#DD7700

#0066DB

Analogous

#DB0700

#DD7700

#D4DB00

Triadic

#DD7700

#00DB75

#7500DB

Split-Complementary

#DD7700

#00D4DB

#0700DB

Tetradic

#DD7700

#00DB07

#0066DB

#DB00D4

Monochromatic

#422300

#8F4C00

#DD7700

#FF9B29

#FFBF75

Rectangle

#DD7700

#66DB00

#0066DB

#7500DB

Compound

#DD7700

#D4DB00

#0066DB

#0700DB

Variations

Lighter

#FF9216

#F2AD5E

#F0CFA9

Darker

#AF5E00

#794000

#462500

Saturation

#8F704D

#DB7500

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#DD7700

#B2A000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD7700

#8F8F2B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD7700

#DD717D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Outburst 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

#E5861B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD7700

Daylight 5500K

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

#D28B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1358A8

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: #DD7700;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD7700;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-outburst: #DD7700;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-outburst': '#DD7700' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD7700] text-[#DD7700]

SCSS

$orange-outburst: #DD7700;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD7700?

#DD7700 is Orange Outburst, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD7700 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Outburst?

Orange Outburst 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 Outburst?

Orange Outburst 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 Outburst?

You can download Orange Outburst 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 Outburst?

The hex code is #DD7700. In RGB it's 221, 119, 0, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 43%.

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