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Southwest Stone

#DE9F85

RGB 222, 159, 133 · HSL 18°, 57%, 70% · CMYK 0, 28, 40, 13

Southwest Stone is #DE9F85 in HEX — rgb(222, 159, 133), hsl(18°, 57%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 40%, 13%).

Southwest Stone pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 57%, 70%. 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#DE9F85

RGB222, 159, 133

HSL18°, 57%, 70%

HSV18°, 40%, 87%

CMYK0, 28, 40, 13

Decimal14589829

CSS RGBrgb(222, 159, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 57%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 2.7 · #D7987D

Benjamin Moore

Farmer's 054

ΔE 2.9 · #D99F88

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

ΔE 3 · #D9987C

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 3.2 · #DE9981

Valspar

Coral Ridge 2003-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #E59E85

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 3.9 · #E1A590

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 4.1 · #E49C86

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 4.1 · #E9AA91

Vista Paint

Copperfield K-1075

ΔE 4.4 · #D8A08B

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 4.9 · #DB9785

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.2 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.6 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.1 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.5 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.2 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 14.6 · #E3BEA4

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

#DE9F85

#87C4DE

Analogous

#DE8798

#DE9F85

#DECD87

Triadic

#DE9F85

#87DEA1

#A187DE

Split-Complementary

#DE9F85

#87DECD

#8798DE

Tetradic

#DE9F85

#98DE87

#87C4DE

#CD87DE

Monochromatic

#A04F2C

#CE724B

#DE9F85

#EFD0C3

#FAEFEB

Rectangle

#DE9F85

#C4DE87

#87C4DE

#A187DE

Compound

#DE9F85

#DECD87

#87C4DE

#8798DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5B49F

#E7C8BB

#EFE0DA

Darker

#D2744C

#A04A25

#5F2A14

Saturation

#C0ADA5

#DEA187

#EF9A76

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

9.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE9F85

#C0B684

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE9F85

#ACAC89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE9F85

#DE9DA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Southwest Stone 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

#E6A47F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE9F85

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3A9A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#66ACCA

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: #DE9F85;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE9F85;

CSS Variable

--color-southwest-stone: #DE9F85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southwest-stone': '#DE9F85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE9F85] text-[#DE9F85]

SCSS

$southwest-stone: #DE9F85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE9F85?

#DE9F85 is Southwest Stone, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DE9F85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Southwest Stone?

Southwest Stone 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 Southwest Stone?

Southwest Stone 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 Southwest Stone?

You can download Southwest Stone 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 Southwest Stone?

The hex code is #DE9F85. In RGB it's 222, 159, 133, and in HSL it's 18°, 57%, 70%.

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