ORANGES

Shawarma

#DD9955

RGB 221, 153, 85 · HSL 30°, 67%, 60% · CMYK 0, 31, 62, 13

Shawarma is #DD9955 in HEX — rgb(221, 153, 85), hsl(30°, 67%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 62%, 13%).

Shawarma pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#DD9955

RGB221, 153, 85

HSL30°, 67%, 60%

HSV30°, 62%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 62, 13

Decimal14522709

CSS RGBrgb(221, 153, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 67%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Brushed Clay DE5243

ΔE 2.7 · #DB9351

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 3 · #E09C52

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 3.2 · #DC974D

Sherwin-Williams

Adventure Orange SW6655

ΔE 3.3 · #E69F5F

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 2157-30

ΔE 3.5 · #D99151

Valspar

Toasted Coffee 2008-3B

ΔE 3.5 · #E5A060

Hallman-Lindsay

Impulse 989

ΔE 3.5 · #D39553

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 3.7 · #DE9351

Behr

Saffron Strands PPU6-2

ΔE 4.5 · #D39953

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 4.6 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 6.1 · #E4A467

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 6.6 · #D09258

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 6.8 · #CF8744

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.5 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.5 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.5 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#DD9955

#5599DD

Analogous

#DD5555

#DD9955

#DDDD55

Triadic

#DD9955

#55DD99

#9955DD

Split-Complementary

#DD9955

#55DDDD

#5555DD

Tetradic

#DD9955

#55DD55

#5599DD

#DD55DD

Monochromatic

#804C19

#C07326

#DD9955

#EABF95

#F7E6D4

Rectangle

#DD9955

#99DD55

#5599DD

#9955DD

Compound

#DD9955

#DDDD55

#5599DD

#5555DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4AD77

#E5C29F

#ECDBCB

Darker

#D17A24

#925416

#57310B

Saturation

#AE9984

#DD9955

#EE9944

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9955

#C0B053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9955

#A7A761

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9955

#DE939B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shawarma 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

#E59F5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9955

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A47F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3B82C9

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: #DD9955;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9955;

CSS Variable

--color-shawarma: #DD9955;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shawarma': '#DD9955' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9955] text-[#DD9955]

SCSS

$shawarma: #DD9955;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9955?

#DD9955 is Shawarma, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9955 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shawarma?

Shawarma 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 Shawarma?

Shawarma 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 Shawarma?

You can download Shawarma 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 Shawarma?

The hex code is #DD9955. In RGB it's 221, 153, 85, and in HSL it's 30°, 67%, 60%.

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