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Orange Satisfaction

#DD9900

RGB 221, 153, 0 · HSL 42°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 0, 31, 100, 13

Orange Satisfaction is #DD9900 in HEX — rgb(221, 153, 0), hsl(42°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 100%, 13%).

Orange Satisfaction pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 100%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DD9900

RGB221, 153, 0

HSL42°, 100%, 43%

HSV42°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 100, 13

Decimal14522624

CSS RGBrgb(221, 153, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Vista Paint

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 6.1 · #EEA300

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 7.4 · #F3A225

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 8 · #EDAD14

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 8.2 · #F8AC1D

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 8.4 · #EBA832

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 9.3 · #E3A031

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 10.7 · #FFAF37

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 11.6 · #FDAD00

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.1 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 12.7 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 15.2 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.2 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 18.8 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.2 · #ECC363

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

#DD9900

#0042DB

Analogous

#DB2C00

#DD9900

#AFDB00

Triadic

#DD9900

#00DB9A

#9A00DB

Split-Complementary

#DD9900

#00AFDB

#2C00DB

Tetradic

#DD9900

#00DB2C

#0042DB

#DB00AF

Monochromatic

#422E00

#8F6400

#DD9900

#FFBF29

#FFD675

Rectangle

#DD9900

#42DB00

#0042DB

#9A00DB

Compound

#DD9900

#AFDB00

#0042DB

#2C00DB

Variations

Lighter

#FFB916

#F2C55E

#F0DAA9

Darker

#AF7B00

#795400

#463100

Saturation

#8F7B4D

#DB9A00

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9900

#C2AF00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9900

#A7A739

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9900

#DF8F9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Orange Satisfaction brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E59F1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9900

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A43F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#133FA8

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: #DD9900;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9900;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-satisfaction: #DD9900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-satisfaction': '#DD9900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9900] text-[#DD9900]

SCSS

$orange-satisfaction: #DD9900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9900?

#DD9900 is Orange Satisfaction, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Satisfaction?

Orange Satisfaction works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Orange Satisfaction?

Orange Satisfaction pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orange Satisfaction?

You can download Orange Satisfaction 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 Satisfaction?

The hex code is #DD9900. In RGB it's 221, 153, 0, and in HSL it's 42°, 100%, 43%.

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