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Petal .01

#DF892A

RGB 223, 137, 42 · HSL 31°, 74%, 52% · CMYK 0, 39, 81, 13

Petal .01 is #DF892A in HEX — rgb(223, 137, 42), hsl(31°, 74%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 81%, 13%).

Petal .01 pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 74%, 52%. 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#DF892A

RGB223, 137, 42

HSL31°, 74%, 52%

HSV31°, 81%, 87%

CMYK0, 39, 81, 13

Decimal14649642

CSS RGBrgb(223, 137, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 74%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

Exact match

Dulux

Pumpkin Delight S11G8

ΔE 1 · #E28B2B

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 5.8 · #EB882C

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 6.2 · #EF913E

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 6.3 · #D78B1B

Behr

Acorn 290D-6

ΔE 6.4 · #D17921

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

ΔE 7.4 · #F89839

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 8 · #FA9B40

Vista Paint

Bergamot Orange K-584

ΔE 8.3 · #D9863A

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 8.4 · #E59B34

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 9.3 · #D68339

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 10.2 · #F59724

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 12.1 · #EC7C26

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16.5 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.3 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 25.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#DF892A

#2A82DF

Analogous

#DF2D2A

#DF892A

#DCDF2A

Triadic

#DF892A

#2ADF88

#882ADF

Split-Complementary

#DF892A

#2ADCDF

#2D2ADF

Tetradic

#DF892A

#2ADF2D

#2A82DF

#DF2ADC

Monochromatic

#62390F

#A46119

#DF892A

#E9AD6D

#F3D2AF

Rectangle

#DF892A

#82DF2A

#2A82DF

#882ADF

Compound

#DF892A

#DCDF2A

#2A82DF

#2D2ADF

Variations

Lighter

#E69F55

#E4B787

#EAD5BE

Darker

#BD6D18

#844B0E

#4F2C06

Saturation

#A08669

#DF882A

#EF881A

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF892A

#BAA922

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF892A

#9C9C41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF892A

#DF828D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Petal .01 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

#E7933B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF892A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4985F

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.

#2A6EB8

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: #DF892A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF892A;

CSS Variable

--color-petal-.01: #DF892A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petal-.01': '#DF892A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF892A] text-[#DF892A]

SCSS

$petal-.01: #DF892A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF892A?

#DF892A is Petal .01, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DF892A warm or cool?

Petal .01 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Petal .01?

Petal .01 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 Petal .01?

Petal .01 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 Petal .01?

You can download Petal .01 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 Petal .01?

The hex code is #DF892A. In RGB it's 223, 137, 42, and in HSL it's 31°, 74%, 52%.

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