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Sandy Peppers

#DF7B35

RGB 223, 123, 53 · HSL 25°, 73%, 54% · CMYK 0, 45, 76, 13

Sandy Peppers is #DF7B35 in HEX — rgb(223, 123, 53), hsl(25°, 73%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 76%, 13%).

Sandy Peppers pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 73%, 54%. 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#DF7B35

RGB223, 123, 53

HSL25°, 73%, 54%

HSV25°, 76%, 87%

CMYK0, 45, 76, 13

Decimal14646069

CSS RGBrgb(223, 123, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 73%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wild Pumpkin SB7C4

ΔE 1.7 · #E27F3A

Behr

Pumpkin Toast 270D-6

ΔE 4.5 · #E3853F

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 4.6 · #D27326

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 4.9 · #D87C3B

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 5.4 · #E87931

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 5.6 · #F0843A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 5.6 · #EA8A42

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 7 · #E47237

Valspar

Fresh Persimmons 2009-1

ΔE 7.4 · #F58E4B

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 8.1 · #CE7639

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 8.2 · #F07B42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 9.7 · #EC7C26

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 11.1 · #DF892A

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 14.1 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 20.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#DF7B35

#3498DF

Analogous

#DF3442

#DF7B35

#DFD134

Triadic

#DF7B35

#34DF7B

#7B34DF

Split-Complementary

#DF7B35

#34DFD1

#3442DF

Tetradic

#DF7B35

#42DF34

#3498DF

#D134DF

Monochromatic

#6A3611

#AC571B

#DF7B35

#EAA676

#F4D1B8

Rectangle

#DF7B35

#98DF34

#3498DF

#7B34DF

Compound

#DF7B35

#DFD134

#3498DF

#3442DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6965D

#E4B18D

#EBD2C1

Darker

#C3601A

#89420F

#512607

Saturation

#A38570

#DF7B34

#EF7924

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF7B35

#B4A32E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF7B35

#939343

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF7B35

#DF7781

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy Peppers 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

#E78943

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF7B35

Daylight 5500K

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

#D48E67

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.

#2C81BE

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: #DF7B35;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF7B35;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-peppers: #DF7B35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-peppers': '#DF7B35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF7B35] text-[#DF7B35]

SCSS

$sandy-peppers: #DF7B35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF7B35?

#DF7B35 is Sandy Peppers, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DF7B35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Peppers?

Sandy Peppers 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 Sandy Peppers?

Sandy Peppers 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 Sandy Peppers?

You can download Sandy Peppers 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 Sandy Peppers?

The hex code is #DF7B35. In RGB it's 223, 123, 53, and in HSL it's 25°, 73%, 54%.

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