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Play School

#CE5924

RGB 206, 89, 36 · HSL 19°, 70%, 47% · CMYK 0, 57, 83, 19

Play School is #CE5924 in HEX — rgb(206, 89, 36), hsl(19°, 70%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 83%, 19%).

Play School pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 70%, 47%. 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#CE5924

RGB206, 89, 36

HSL19°, 70%, 47%

HSV19°, 83%, 81%

CMYK0, 57, 83, 19

Decimal13523236

CSS RGBrgb(206, 89, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 70%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bright Delight S08G9

ΔE 3 · #CC5426

Behr

Maple Leaf 250D-6

ΔE 5.1 · #D56425

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 5.6 · #D7552A

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 6.5 · #E3622F

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 6.9 · #CD5B33

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 7.5 · #E66C35

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 7.9 · #DE5730

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 9.1 · #CF6837

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 9.3 · #DA5838

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 9.4 · #C35831

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.6 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 9.9 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 13.9 · #EA7C4C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 15.5 · #B53B26

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16.7 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 17.7 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#CE5924

#2497CC

Analogous

#CC2443

#CE5924

#CCAD24

Triadic

#CE5924

#24CC59

#5924CC

Split-Complementary

#CE5924

#24CCAD

#2443CC

Tetradic

#CE5924

#43CC24

#2497CC

#AD24CC

Monochromatic

#4A200D

#8B3D18

#CE5924

#E2855A

#EDB59B

Rectangle

#CE5924

#97CC24

#2497CC

#5924CC

Compound

#CE5924

#CCAD24

#2497CC

#2443CC

Variations

Lighter

#DF7747

#DE9C7E

#E7C7B9

Darker

#A64619

#752F0F

#451B07

Saturation

#916F5F

#CC5924

#DE5212

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

4.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.08:1

Deuteranopia

#CE5924

#9C8D17

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE5924

#78782F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE5924

#CD5863

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Play School 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

#DA6F36

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE5924

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7745A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#297CA2

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CE5924;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE5924;

CSS Variable

--color-play-school: #CE5924;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'play-school': '#CE5924' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE5924] text-[#CE5924]

SCSS

$play-school: #CE5924;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE5924?

#CE5924 is Play School, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CE5924 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Play School?

Play School 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 Play School?

Play School 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 Play School?

You can download Play School 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 Play School?

The hex code is #CE5924. In RGB it's 206, 89, 36, and in HSL it's 19°, 70%, 47%.

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