ORANGES

Tahini

#DDBB77

RGB 221, 187, 119 · HSL 40°, 60%, 67% · CMYK 0, 15, 46, 13

Tahini is #DDBB77 in HEX — rgb(221, 187, 119), hsl(40°, 60%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 46%, 13%).

Tahini pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#DDBB77

RGB221, 187, 119

HSL40°, 60%, 67%

HSV40°, 46%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 46, 13

Decimal14531447

CSS RGBrgb(221, 187, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 60%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 2.3 · #DCB771

Benjamin Moore

Dorset HC-8

ΔE 2.4 · #DEB774

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

ΔE 3.1 · #E7C17B

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 3.2 · #E7BF7B

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 3.3 · #DDC17E

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 3.4 · #E5C382

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #DFB674

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 4.1 · #DFB575

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 4.9 · #EAC385

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 5.1 · #EEC784

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.2 · #D3BD76

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 5.4 · #D5B176

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 5.6 · #E8C186

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.2 · #DFBD87

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.8 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DDBB77

#789ADD

Analogous

#DD8978

#DDBB77

#CDDD78

Triadic

#DDBB77

#78DDBC

#BC78DD

Split-Complementary

#DDBB77

#78CDDD

#8978DD

Tetradic

#DDBB77

#78DD89

#789ADD

#DD78CD

Monochromatic

#977126

#CE9D3B

#DDBB77

#EDDAB6

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DDBB77

#9ADD78

#789ADD

#BC78DD

Compound

#DDBB77

#CDDD78

#789ADD

#8978DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4C993

#E6D5B3

#EEE6D5

Darker

#D3A23E

#9C7320

#5C4311

Saturation

#BAB09C

#DDBC78

#EEC168

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBB77

#D2C377

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBB77

#C1C183

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBB77

#DFB3BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tahini 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

#E5B974

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBB77

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BE99

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#597FC9

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: #DDBB77;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBB77;

CSS Variable

--color-tahini: #DDBB77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tahini': '#DDBB77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBB77] text-[#DDBB77]

SCSS

$tahini: #DDBB77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBB77?

#DDBB77 is Tahini, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBB77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tahini?

Tahini 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 Tahini?

Tahini 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 Tahini?

You can download Tahini 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 Tahini?

The hex code is #DDBB77. In RGB it's 221, 187, 119, and in HSL it's 40°, 60%, 67%.

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