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Northern Barrens Dust

#DE743C

RGB 222, 116, 60 · HSL 21°, 71%, 55% · CMYK 0, 48, 73, 13

Northern Barrens Dust is #DE743C in HEX — rgb(222, 116, 60), hsl(21°, 71%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 73%, 13%).

Northern Barrens Dust pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 71%, 55%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DE743C

RGB222, 116, 60

HSL21°, 71%, 55%

HSV21°, 73%, 87%

CMYK0, 48, 73, 13

Decimal14578748

CSS RGBrgb(222, 116, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 71%, 55%)

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PPG

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Dulux

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Vista Paint

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Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 3.9 · #EB7B45

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 4.1 · #E16F3E

Behr

Amber Wave 260D-5

ΔE 5.1 · #D97A3E

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 5.3 · #EA7C4C

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 5.6 · #CF6837

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 5.9 · #F07B42

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 6.8 · #D87C3B

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2168-20

ΔE 7.4 · #D27143

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 9.6 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.3 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 11.5 · #C27136

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 11.9 · #C35831

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15.9 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#DE743C

#3BA5DE

Analogous

#DE3B53

#DE743C

#DEC53B

Triadic

#DE743C

#3BDE74

#743BDE

Split-Complementary

#DE743C

#3BDEC5

#3B53DE

Tetradic

#DE743C

#53DE3B

#3BA5DE

#C53BDE

Monochromatic

#6D3212

#AE501E

#DE743C

#E9A27C

#F4D1BE

Rectangle

#DE743C

#A5DE3B

#3BA5DE

#743BDE

Compound

#DE743C

#DEC53B

#3BA5DE

#3B53DE

Variations

Lighter

#E49062

#E4AE91

#EBD1C3

Darker

#C4571D

#893B11

#522208

Saturation

#A58574

#DE743B

#EE6F2A

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.67:1

Deuteranopia

#DE743C

#B0A035

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE743C

#8E8E46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE743C

#DD717C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Northern Barrens Dust 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

#E68448

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE743C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3896C

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.

#2F8DBF

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: #DE743C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE743C;

CSS Variable

--color-northern-barrens-dust: #DE743C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'northern-barrens-dust': '#DE743C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE743C] text-[#DE743C]

SCSS

$northern-barrens-dust: #DE743C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE743C?

#DE743C is Northern Barrens Dust, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DE743C warm or cool?

Northern Barrens Dust reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Northern Barrens Dust?

Northern Barrens Dust 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 Northern Barrens Dust?

Northern Barrens Dust 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 Northern Barrens Dust?

You can download Northern Barrens Dust 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 Northern Barrens Dust?

The hex code is #DE743C. In RGB it's 222, 116, 60, and in HSL it's 21°, 71%, 55%.

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