ORANGES

Buffed Copper

#DD9475

RGB 221, 148, 117 · HSL 18°, 60%, 66% · CMYK 0, 33, 47, 13

Buffed Copper is #DD9475 in HEX — rgb(221, 148, 117), hsl(18°, 60%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 47%, 13%).

Buffed Copper pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 60%, 66%. 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#DD9475

RGB221, 148, 117

HSL18°, 60%, 66%

HSV18°, 47%, 87%

CMYK0, 33, 47, 13

Decimal14521461

CSS RGBrgb(221, 148, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 60%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 2.3 · #E09673

Hallman-Lindsay

Trumpet Flower 1037

ΔE 2.6 · #E49977

Benjamin Moore

Adobe 2175-40

ΔE 2.7 · #D58E6D

Vista Paint

Trumpet Flower C-1036

ΔE 2.9 · #E19874

Kilz

Indian Curry LB250-02

ΔE 2.9 · #D58E72

Behr

Balcony Sunset MQ4-38

ΔE 3.1 · #D58C6C

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 3.9 · #D78A6C

Dulux

Baked Clay S08F6

ΔE 4.2 · #D08A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 4.3 · #E2946F

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 4.4 · #CF8D6C

Valspar

Longhorn 2007-5B

ΔE 4.6 · #D6926B

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.3 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.3 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 11.6 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.3 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#DD9475

#74BDDC

Analogous

#DC7489

#DD9475

#DCC874

Triadic

#DD9475

#74DC93

#9374DC

Split-Complementary

#DD9475

#74DCC8

#7489DC

Tetradic

#DD9475

#89DC74

#74BDDC

#C874DC

Monochromatic

#934625

#CD6437

#DD9475

#ECC3B1

#FAEFEB

Rectangle

#DD9475

#BDDC74

#74BDDC

#9374DC

Compound

#DD9475

#DCC874

#74BDDC

#7489DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3A990

#E6C0B0

#EDDCD4

Darker

#D2683B

#9A441F

#5B2711

Saturation

#B8A299

#DC9374

#EE8D63

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9475

#BBAF73

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9475

#A3A37A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9475

#DD9298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buffed Copper 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

#E59C73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9475

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A197

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.

#56A6C8

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: #DD9475;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9475;

CSS Variable

--color-buffed-copper: #DD9475;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffed-copper': '#DD9475' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9475] text-[#DD9475]

SCSS

$buffed-copper: #DD9475;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9475?

#DD9475 is Buffed Copper, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9475 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buffed Copper?

Buffed Copper 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 Buffed Copper?

Buffed Copper 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 Buffed Copper?

You can download Buffed Copper 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 Buffed Copper?

The hex code is #DD9475. In RGB it's 221, 148, 117, and in HSL it's 18°, 60%, 66%.

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