ORANGES

Orange

#DD8153

RGB 221, 129, 83 · HSL 20°, 67%, 60% · CMYK 0, 42, 62, 13

Orange is #DD8153 in HEX — rgb(221, 129, 83), hsl(20°, 67%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 62%, 13%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 67%, 60%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DD8153

RGB221, 129, 83

HSL20°, 67%, 60%

HSV20°, 62%, 87%

CMYK0, 42, 62, 13

Decimal14516563

CSS RGBrgb(221, 129, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 67%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2168-30

Exact match

Behr

Pumpkin Puree M220-6

ΔE 1.6 · #DB7D50

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Harbor SW6634

ΔE 3 · #D57E52

PPG

Indiana Clay 1195-6

ΔE 3.5 · #E88A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Coral DE5173

ΔE 3.6 · #DA7C55

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 3.7 · #D37F50

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 4 · #D37A51

Vista Paint

Jack-O-Lantern C-1037

ΔE 4.2 · #D0784D

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 4.4 · #DD7F5A

Valspar

Roasted Squash 2006-3A

ΔE 4.9 · #D4744A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 5.7 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 9.7 · #C5714F

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 10.1 · #C27136

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.8 · #E87257

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 15.7 · #C35831

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#DD8153

#55B0DD

Analogous

#DD556B

#DD8153

#DDC755

Triadic

#DD8153

#55DD82

#8255DD

Split-Complementary

#DD8153

#55DDC7

#556BDD

Tetradic

#DD8153

#6BDD55

#55B0DD

#C755DD

Monochromatic

#803B19

#C05926

#DD8153

#EAB195

#F7E0D4

Rectangle

#DD8153

#B0DD55

#55B0DD

#8255DD

Compound

#DD8153

#DDC755

#55B0DD

#556BDD

Variations

Lighter

#E49B77

#E5B69F

#ECD6CB

Darker

#D15E24

#923F16

#57240B

Saturation

#AE9284

#DD8255

#EE7D44

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD8153

#B4A54F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD8153

#96965B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD8153

#DC7E87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#E58D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD8153

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2927E

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.

#3B9AC9

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: #DD8153;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD8153;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #DD8153;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#DD8153' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD8153] text-[#DD8153]

SCSS

$orange: #DD8153;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD8153?

#DD8153 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD8153 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

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 Orange?

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 Orange?

You can download 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 Orange?

The hex code is #DD8153. In RGB it's 221, 129, 83, and in HSL it's 20°, 67%, 60%.

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