ORANGES

Orange

#E8731D

RGB 232, 115, 29 · HSL 25°, 82%, 51% · CMYK 0, 50, 88, 9

Orange is #E8731D in HEX — rgb(232, 115, 29), hsl(25°, 82%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 88%, 9%).

Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 82%, 51%. 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#E8731D

RGB232, 115, 29

HSL25°, 82%, 51%

HSV25°, 88%, 91%

CMYK0, 50, 88, 9

Decimal15233821

CSS RGBrgb(232, 115, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 82%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 3.8 · #EC7C26

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2015-20

ΔE 4.1 · #F67D29

Behr

Bonfire 270B-7

ΔE 5.6 · #DB6404

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 6.2 · #E3732B

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 6.6 · #F97F1E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 7.1 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 7.7 · #FF8830

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 8.4 · #EC8430

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 11.7 · #E66C35

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 12.5 · #F07B42

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 13.2 · #FF963A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 14.9 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 14.9 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 17.2 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 29.1 · #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

#E8731D

#1C93E9

Analogous

#E91C2D

#E8731D

#E9D71C

Triadic

#E8731D

#1CE971

#711CE9

Split-Complementary

#E8731D

#1CE9D7

#1C2DE9

Tetradic

#E8731D

#2DE91C

#1C93E9

#D71CE9

Monochromatic

#612E0A

#A74F11

#E8731D

#EF9C61

#F6C8A7

Rectangle

#E8731D

#93E91C

#1C93E9

#711CE9

Compound

#E8731D

#E9D71C

#1C93E9

#1C2DE9

Variations

Lighter

#ED8D49

#E8AB80

#ECCFBA

Darker

#C2590E

#883D07

#512302

Saturation

#A17D63

#E9711C

#F46F10

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.90:1

Deuteranopia

#E8731D

#B6A404

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8731D

#909033

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8731D

#E76F7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#ED8331

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8731D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB8855

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#217BBC

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: #E8731D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8731D;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #E8731D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#E8731D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8731D] text-[#E8731D]

SCSS

$orange: #E8731D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8731D?

#E8731D is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8731D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download 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 Orange?

The hex code is #E8731D. In RGB it's 232, 115, 29, and in HSL it's 25°, 82%, 51%.

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