ORANGES

Sweet Cashew

#DDAA77

RGB 221, 170, 119 · HSL 30°, 60%, 67% · CMYK 0, 23, 46, 13

Sweet Cashew is #DDAA77 in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 119), hsl(30°, 60%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 46%, 13%).

Sweet Cashew pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#DDAA77

RGB221, 170, 119

HSL30°, 60%, 67%

HSV30°, 46%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 46, 13

Decimal14527095

CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 60%, 67%)

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RAL

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Kobra

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ΔE 12.2 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#DDAA77

#78ABDD

Analogous

#DD7878

#DDAA77

#DDDD78

Triadic

#DDAA77

#78DDAB

#AB78DD

Split-Complementary

#DDAA77

#78DDDD

#7878DD

Tetradic

#DDAA77

#78DD78

#78ABDD

#DD78DD

Monochromatic

#975E26

#CE853B

#DDAA77

#EDD1B6

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#DDAA77

#ABDD78

#78ABDD

#AB78DD

Compound

#DDAA77

#DDDD78

#78ABDD

#7878DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4BC93

#E6CDB3

#EEE2D5

Darker

#D3893E

#9C5E20

#5C3711

Saturation

#BAAB9C

#DDAB78

#EEAB68

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAA77

#C7BA76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAA77

#B4B47F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAA77

#DEA4AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet Cashew 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

#E5AC74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAA77

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B199

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.

#5991C9

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: #DDAA77;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDAA77;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-cashew: #DDAA77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-cashew': '#DDAA77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDAA77] text-[#DDAA77]

SCSS

$sweet-cashew: #DDAA77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDAA77?

#DDAA77 is Sweet Cashew, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DDAA77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Cashew?

Sweet Cashew 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 Sweet Cashew?

Sweet Cashew 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 Sweet Cashew?

You can download Sweet Cashew 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 Sweet Cashew?

The hex code is #DDAA77. In RGB it's 221, 170, 119, and in HSL it's 30°, 60%, 67%.

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