ORANGES

Aged Amber

#DFB575

RGB 223, 181, 117 · HSL 36°, 62%, 67% · CMYK 0, 19, 48, 13

Aged Amber is #DFB575 in HEX — rgb(223, 181, 117), hsl(36°, 62%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 48%, 13%).

Aged Amber pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 62%, 67%. 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#DFB575

RGB223, 181, 117

HSL36°, 62%, 67%

HSV36°, 48%, 87%

CMYK0, 19, 48, 13

Decimal14660981

CSS RGBrgb(223, 181, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 62%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

Exact match

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 1.1 · #DFB674

Behr

Beehive M270-5

ΔE 1.3 · #E3B776

Benjamin Moore

Dorset HC-8

ΔE 1.9 · #DEB774

PPG

Tesoros 17-20

ΔE 2.3 · #DFB170

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.4 · #DCB771

Dulux

Sinking Sand S14F4

ΔE 3.6 · #D8B478

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 3.8 · #DFBB7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 4 · #E6B771

Vista Paint

Goby Desert C-897

ΔE 4.2 · #D3AB6F

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 4.2 · #D5B176

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 6.4 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.2 · #DFBD87

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.6 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DFB575

#77A0DF

Analogous

#DF8177

#DFB575

#D5DF77

Triadic

#DFB575

#77DFB5

#B577DF

Split-Complementary

#DFB575

#77D5DF

#8177DF

Tetradic

#DFB575

#77DF81

#77A0DF

#DF77D5

Monochromatic

#996A24

#D09439

#DFB575

#EED7B5

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#DFB575

#A0DF77

#77A0DF

#B577DF

Compound

#DFB575

#D5DF77

#77A0DF

#8177DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5C492

#E7D2B2

#EEE4D5

Darker

#D6983C

#9E6B1E

#5E3E10

Saturation

#BBAE9B

#DFB577

#EFB867

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFB575

#CFC175

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFB575

#BDBD80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFB575

#E1AEB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aged Amber 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

#E7B473

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFB575

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4B997

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.

#5786CB

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: #DFB575;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFB575;

CSS Variable

--color-aged-amber: #DFB575;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aged-amber': '#DFB575' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFB575] text-[#DFB575]

SCSS

$aged-amber: #DFB575;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB575?

#DFB575 is Aged Amber, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DFB575 warm or cool?

Aged Amber reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aged Amber?

Aged Amber 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 Aged Amber?

Aged Amber 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 Aged Amber?

You can download Aged Amber 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 Aged Amber?

The hex code is #DFB575. In RGB it's 223, 181, 117, and in HSL it's 36°, 62%, 67%.

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