ORANGES

Non-Stop Orange

#DD8811

RGB 221, 136, 17 · HSL 35°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 38, 92, 13

Non-Stop Orange is #DD8811 in HEX — rgb(221, 136, 17), hsl(35°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 92%, 13%).

Non-Stop Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#DD8811

RGB221, 136, 17

HSL35°, 86%, 47%

HSV35°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 38, 92, 13

Decimal14518289

CSS RGBrgb(221, 136, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 4.8 · #D78B1B

Dulux

Winter Orange S11H8

ΔE 6.1 · #EF9029

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 6.7 · #DF892A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 7.1 · #F59724

Behr

Opulent S-H-300

ΔE 7.2 · #D47700

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 8.7 · #EB882C

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 9.1 · #F89026

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 9.4 · #F88F21

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 9.8 · #E59B34

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 10.2 · #F39F18

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 11.3 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 11.9 · #EF913E

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 12.7 · #FF990E

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 19.5 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.7 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 30.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#DD8811

#1167DF

Analogous

#DF2211

#DD8811

#CEDF11

Triadic

#DD8811

#11DF89

#8911DF

Split-Complementary

#DD8811

#11CEDF

#2211DF

Tetradic

#DD8811

#11DF22

#1167DF

#DF11CE

Monochromatic

#513206

#985D0B

#DD8811

#F1AC4B

#F7CD92

Rectangle

#DD8811

#67DF11

#1167DF

#8911DF

Compound

#DD8811

#CEDF11

#1167DF

#2211DF

Variations

Lighter

#F0A236

#E9B873

#ECD4B3

Darker

#B66E09

#804C04

#4C2D00

Saturation

#977D59

#DF8911

#E78A08

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD8811

#B9A700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD8811

#9B9B36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD8811

#DE808C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Non-Stop 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

#E59328

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD8811

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2984C

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.

#1B59B0

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: #DD8811;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD8811;

CSS Variable

--color-non-stop-orange: #DD8811;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'non-stop-orange': '#DD8811' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD8811] text-[#DD8811]

SCSS

$non-stop-orange: #DD8811;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD8811?

#DD8811 is Non-Stop Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD8811 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Non-Stop Orange?

Non-Stop 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 Non-Stop Orange?

Non-Stop 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 Non-Stop Orange?

You can download Non-Stop 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 Non-Stop Orange?

The hex code is #DD8811. In RGB it's 221, 136, 17, and in HSL it's 35°, 86%, 47%.

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