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India Trade

#DDA25F

RGB 221, 162, 95 · HSL 32°, 65%, 62% · CMYK 0, 27, 57, 13

India Trade is #DDA25F in HEX — rgb(221, 162, 95), hsl(32°, 65%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 57%, 13%).

India Trade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 65%, 62%. 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#DDA25F

RGB221, 162, 95

HSL32°, 65%, 62%

HSV32°, 57%, 87%

CMYK0, 27, 57, 13

Decimal14525023

CSS RGBrgb(221, 162, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 65%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

India Trade C-1333

Exact match

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 0.6 · #DCA15F

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 1.3 · #E0A362

Dunn-Edwards

Butterscotch Syrup DE5298

ΔE 1.6 · #D9A05F

Sherwin-Williams

Ceremonial Gold SW6382

ΔE 2.3 · #D69E59

Benjamin Moore

Old 167

ΔE 2.7 · #E2A964

Behr

Amber Brew MQ4-10

ΔE 3.1 · #D6A060

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 3.5 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 3.6 · #E4A467

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 4.4 · #DBA867

Dulux

Apricot Sorbet S10G6

ΔE 4.9 · #E8A260

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 5.5 · #CC9859

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.6 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 7.7 · #CA9F5E

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.9 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.3 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#DDA25F

#5F9ADD

Analogous

#DD635F

#DDA25F

#D9DD5F

Triadic

#DDA25F

#5FDDA2

#A25FDD

Split-Complementary

#DDA25F

#5FD9DD

#635FDD

Tetradic

#DDA25F

#5FDD63

#5F9ADD

#DD5FD9

Monochromatic

#87551D

#C67D2A

#DDA25F

#EAC79E

#F8EBDD

Rectangle

#DDA25F

#9ADD5F

#5F9ADD

#A25FDD

Compound

#DDA25F

#D9DD5F

#5F9ADD

#635FDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4B57F

#E5C7A5

#EDDECE

Darker

#D58428

#955B19

#58350D

Saturation

#B19F8B

#DDA25F

#EEA34E

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDA25F

#C4B55E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDA25F

#AEAE6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDA25F

#DE9BA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

India Trade 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

#E5A662

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDA25F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2AB87

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.

#4482C9

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: #DDA25F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDA25F;

CSS Variable

--color-india-trade: #DDA25F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'india-trade': '#DDA25F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDA25F] text-[#DDA25F]

SCSS

$india-trade: #DDA25F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDA25F?

#DDA25F is India Trade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DDA25F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with India Trade?

India Trade 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 India Trade?

India Trade 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 India Trade?

You can download India Trade 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 India Trade?

The hex code is #DDA25F. In RGB it's 221, 162, 95, and in HSL it's 32°, 65%, 62%.

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