ORANGES

Brass Buttons

#DFAC4C

RGB 223, 172, 76 · HSL 39°, 70%, 59% · CMYK 0, 23, 66, 13

Brass Buttons is #DFAC4C in HEX — rgb(223, 172, 76), hsl(39°, 70%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 66%, 13%).

Brass Buttons pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 70%, 59%. 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#DFAC4C

RGB223, 172, 76

HSL39°, 70%, 59%

HSV39°, 66%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 66, 13

Decimal14658636

CSS RGBrgb(223, 172, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 70%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lemon Essence C-933

ΔE 0.6 · #DEAC4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

ΔE 1 · #E2AE4D

Dulux

Golden Rule S14G7

ΔE 1.5 · #DAA949

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 1.9 · #E3AE4B

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 3 · #E1A84B

Behr

Sweet Maple 320D-5

ΔE 3.3 · #DDAE53

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 3.8 · #D3A746

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 4 · #E1B047

Dunn-Edwards

Lion's Mane DE5319

ΔE 4.3 · #E8AF49

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 6.4 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.9 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7 · #DBB651

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 8.2 · #CDA434

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 8.4 · #EBBA67

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.1 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.2 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#DFAC4C

#4D80E0

Analogous

#E0634D

#DFAC4C

#CAE04D

Triadic

#DFAC4C

#4DE0AC

#AC4DE0

Split-Complementary

#DFAC4C

#4DCAE0

#634DE0

Tetradic

#DFAC4C

#4DE063

#4D80E0

#E04DCA

Monochromatic

#7E5916

#BF8822

#DFAC4C

#EBCB8E

#F7E9CF

Rectangle

#DFAC4C

#80E04D

#4D80E0

#AC4DE0

Compound

#DFAC4C

#CAE04D

#4D80E0

#634DE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6BD71

#E6CB9B

#ECE0C8

Darker

#D19320

#926613

#573C09

Saturation

#AC9D80

#E0AC4D

#EFB13E

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFAC4C

#CCBA4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFAC4C

#B6B660

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFAC4C

#E1A3AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brass Buttons 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

#E7AE54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFAC4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4B378

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.

#3469CC

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: #DFAC4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFAC4C;

CSS Variable

--color-brass-buttons: #DFAC4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brass-buttons': '#DFAC4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFAC4C] text-[#DFAC4C]

SCSS

$brass-buttons: #DFAC4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFAC4C?

#DFAC4C is Brass Buttons, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DFAC4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brass Buttons?

Brass Buttons 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 Brass Buttons?

Brass Buttons 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 Brass Buttons?

You can download Brass Buttons 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 Brass Buttons?

The hex code is #DFAC4C. In RGB it's 223, 172, 76, and in HSL it's 39°, 70%, 59%.

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