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Manticore Wing

#DD7711

RGB 221, 119, 17 · HSL 30°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 46, 92, 13

Manticore Wing is #DD7711 in HEX — rgb(221, 119, 17), hsl(30°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 92%, 13%).

Manticore Wing pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#DD7711

RGB221, 119, 17

HSL30°, 86%, 47%

HSV30°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 46, 92, 13

Decimal14513937

CSS RGBrgb(221, 119, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Status Bronze 280B-7

ΔE 1.7 · #DE7709

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 5.8 · #EC7C26

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 6.8 · #EC892A

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 6.9 · #EB882C

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2016-20

ΔE 8 · #F88624

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 9.6 · #E87931

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 9.8 · #F88F21

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 10 · #DF892A

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 10.1 · #FF8830

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 10.4 · #F0843A

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 12.3 · #EF913E

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 12.8 · #F59724

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 13.7 · #EA8A42

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 22.9 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 27.1 · #FFB953

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

#DD7711

#1178DF

Analogous

#DF1111

#DD7711

#DFDF11

Triadic

#DD7711

#11DF78

#7811DF

Split-Complementary

#DD7711

#11DFDF

#1111DF

Tetradic

#DD7711

#11DF11

#1178DF

#DF11DF

Monochromatic

#512B06

#98520B

#DD7711

#F19E4B

#F7C492

Rectangle

#DD7711

#78DF11

#1178DF

#7811DF

Compound

#DD7711

#DFDF11

#1178DF

#1111DF

Variations

Lighter

#F09336

#E9AE73

#ECD0B3

Darker

#B66009

#804204

#4C2600

Saturation

#977859

#DF7811

#E77808

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#DD7711

#B2A000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD7711

#8F8F2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD7711

#DD717D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Manticore Wing 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

#E58628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD7711

Daylight 5500K

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

#D28B4C

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.

#1B66B0

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: #DD7711;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD7711;

CSS Variable

--color-manticore-wing: #DD7711;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'manticore-wing': '#DD7711' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD7711] text-[#DD7711]

SCSS

$manticore-wing: #DD7711;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD7711?

#DD7711 is Manticore Wing, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD7711 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Manticore Wing?

Manticore Wing 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 Manticore Wing?

Manticore Wing 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 Manticore Wing?

You can download Manticore Wing 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 Manticore Wing?

The hex code is #DD7711. In RGB it's 221, 119, 17, and in HSL it's 30°, 86%, 47%.

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