REDS

Dusty Orange

#E16D4F

RGB 225, 109, 79 · HSL 12°, 71%, 60% · CMYK 0, 52, 65, 12

Dusty Orange is #E16D4F in HEX — rgb(225, 109, 79), hsl(12°, 71%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 65%, 12%).

Dusty Orange pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 71%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#E16D4F

RGB225, 109, 79

HSL12°, 71%, 60%

HSV12°, 65%, 88%

CMYK0, 52, 65, 12

Decimal14773583

CSS RGBrgb(225, 109, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 71%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 2.7 · #E87257

Benjamin Moore

Jupiter 021

ΔE 2.8 · #E36E4B

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 3.5 · #E46B54

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 4 · #E57059

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 5.3 · #E36E5A

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 5.5 · #D9624E

Dulux

Tangerine Flake S07G6

ΔE 5.9 · #E57A5B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 6.3 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 6.8 · #DF5E47

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 7.2 · #D0664F

Vista Paint

Sari C-1065

ΔE 8.9 · #E27C61

Sherwin-Williams

Emotional SW6621

ΔE 9.2 · #C65F47

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 9.4 · #D05443

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10.3 · #CC6653

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 10.4 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.7 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E16D4F

#51C4E1

Analogous

#E1517C

#E16D4F

#E1B651

Triadic

#E16D4F

#51E16E

#6E51E1

Split-Complementary

#E16D4F

#51E1B6

#517CE1

Tetradic

#E16D4F

#7CE151

#51C4E1

#B651E1

Monochromatic

#832C16

#C44221

#E16D4F

#EDA492

#F8DBD3

Rectangle

#E16D4F

#C4E151

#51C4E1

#6E51E1

Compound

#E16D4F

#E1B651

#51C4E1

#517CE1

Variations

Lighter

#E78B73

#E7AC9D

#EDD1CA

Darker

#D6441F

#962D12

#591909

Saturation

#AF8C83

#E16E51

#F06542

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.50:1

Deuteranopia

#E16D4F

#AEA04A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E16D4F

#8A8A54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E16D4F

#DF6D77

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusty Orange carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E87E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E16D4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5837B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#37AFCD

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: #E16D4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E16D4F;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-orange: #E16D4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-orange': '#E16D4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E16D4F] text-[#E16D4F]

SCSS

$dusty-orange: #E16D4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E16D4F?

#E16D4F is Dusty Orange, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E16D4F warm or cool?

Dusty Orange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dusty Orange?

Dusty Orange works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dusty Orange?

Dusty Orange pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dusty Orange?

You can download Dusty Orange 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 Dusty Orange?

The hex code is #E16D4F. In RGB it's 225, 109, 79, and in HSL it's 12°, 71%, 60%.

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