ORANGES

Totally Toffee

#DD9977

RGB 221, 153, 119 · HSL 20°, 60%, 67% · CMYK 0, 31, 46, 13

Totally Toffee is #DD9977 in HEX — rgb(221, 153, 119), hsl(20°, 60%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 46%, 13%).

Totally Toffee pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 60%, 67%. 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#DD9977

RGB221, 153, 119

HSL20°, 60%, 67%

HSV20°, 46%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 46, 13

Decimal14522743

CSS RGBrgb(221, 153, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 60%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 2.5 · #DB9C7B

Vista Paint

Trumpet Flower C-1036

ΔE 2.7 · #E19874

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 3 · #E09673

Hallman-Lindsay

Trumpet Flower 1037

ΔE 3.1 · #E49977

Dunn-Edwards

Pecan Veneer DE5207

ΔE 3.2 · #E09F78

Benjamin Moore

Vegetable 062

ΔE 3.2 · #D9926E

Valspar

Laredo 2004-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #D29473

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 3.9 · #D69579

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 4.6 · #E6A57F

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 4.7 · #D7987D

Kilz

Indian Curry LB250-02

ΔE 4.8 · #D58E72

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.2 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.5 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 12.2 · #F3AC76

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.4 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13.2 · #C49C6D

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

#DD9977

#78BCDD

Analogous

#DD7889

#DD9977

#DDCD78

Triadic

#DD9977

#78DD9A

#9A78DD

Split-Complementary

#DD9977

#78DDCD

#7889DD

Tetradic

#DD9977

#89DD78

#78BCDD

#CD78DD

Monochromatic

#974B26

#CE6C3B

#DD9977

#EDC8B6

#FAF0EB

Rectangle

#DD9977

#BCDD78

#78BCDD

#9A78DD

Compound

#DD9977

#DDCD78

#78BCDD

#7889DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4AE93

#E6C4B3

#EEDDD5

Darker

#D3703E

#9C4920

#5C2A11

Saturation

#BAA69C

#DD9A78

#EE9468

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9977

#BEB276

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9977

#A7A77C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9977

#DD969C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Totally Toffee 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

#E59F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9977

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A499

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.

#59A4C9

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: #DD9977;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9977;

CSS Variable

--color-totally-toffee: #DD9977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'totally-toffee': '#DD9977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9977] text-[#DD9977]

SCSS

$totally-toffee: #DD9977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9977?

#DD9977 is Totally Toffee, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Totally Toffee?

Totally Toffee 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 Totally Toffee?

Totally Toffee 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 Totally Toffee?

You can download Totally Toffee 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 Totally Toffee?

The hex code is #DD9977. In RGB it's 221, 153, 119, and in HSL it's 20°, 60%, 67%.

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