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Cherokee Dignity

#DD7722

RGB 221, 119, 34 · HSL 27°, 73%, 50% · CMYK 0, 46, 85, 13

Cherokee Dignity is #DD7722 in HEX — rgb(221, 119, 34), hsl(27°, 73%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 85%, 13%).

Cherokee Dignity pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 73%, 50%. 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#DD7722

RGB221, 119, 34

HSL27°, 73%, 50%

HSV27°, 85%, 87%

CMYK0, 46, 85, 13

Decimal14513954

CSS RGBrgb(221, 119, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 73%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wild Mango SB7C5

ΔE 4.6 · #E5772D

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 4.9 · #EC8430

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 5.2 · #EC7C26

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 5.3 · #D27326

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 5.6 · #E87931

Behr

Acorn 290D-6

ΔE 6.3 · #D17921

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 6.8 · #F0843A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 9 · #F38F3E

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 9.5 · #DF892A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 9.9 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 10.1 · #EF913E

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 10.6 · #FF8830

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.9 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 19.9 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 25.7 · #BA5B3A

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

#DD7722

#2289DD

Analogous

#DD222C

#DD7722

#DDD322

Triadic

#DD7722

#22DD76

#7622DD

Split-Complementary

#DD7722

#22DDD3

#222CDD

Tetradic

#DD7722

#2CDD22

#2289DD

#D322DD

Monochromatic

#582F0E

#9A5318

#DD7722

#E79F65

#F1C8A7

Rectangle

#DD7722

#89DD22

#2289DD

#7622DD

Compound

#DD7722

#DDD322

#2289DD

#222CDD

Variations

Lighter

#E3924F

#E2AE83

#E9D0BC

Darker

#B45E18

#7E400E

#4B2507

Saturation

#9B7D64

#DD7622

#EE7411

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

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#DD7722

#B1A014

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD7722

#8F8F37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD7722

#DD727D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cherokee Dignity 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

#E58635

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD7722

Daylight 5500K

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

#D28B59

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.

#2973B0

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: #DD7722;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD7722;

CSS Variable

--color-cherokee-dignity: #DD7722;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherokee-dignity': '#DD7722' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD7722] text-[#DD7722]

SCSS

$cherokee-dignity: #DD7722;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD7722?

#DD7722 is Cherokee Dignity, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD7722 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherokee Dignity?

Cherokee Dignity 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 Cherokee Dignity?

Cherokee Dignity 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 Cherokee Dignity?

You can download Cherokee Dignity 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 Cherokee Dignity?

The hex code is #DD7722. In RGB it's 221, 119, 34, and in HSL it's 27°, 73%, 50%.

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