ORANGES

Ecru

#D0BA94

RGB 208, 186, 148 · HSL 38°, 39%, 70% · CMYK 0, 11, 29, 18

Ecru is #D0BA94 in HEX — rgb(208, 186, 148), hsl(38°, 39%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 18%).

Ecru pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 39%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D0BA94

RGB208, 186, 148

HSL38°, 39%, 70%

HSV38°, 29%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 29, 18

Decimal13679252

CSS RGBrgb(208, 186, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 39%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Palmetto Bluff 309

ΔE 0.6 · #CEB993

Benjamin Moore

Oat AF-340

ΔE 1.1 · #D0BB93

Vista Paint

October Harvest C-265

ΔE 1.1 · #D1BB97

Dulux

Savannah S14E3

ΔE 1.2 · #D1BA92

PPG

Crepe 1094-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D4BC94

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 1.9 · #D1B791

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 2.5 · #CBB795

Valspar

Prairie Dance 3006-10A

ΔE 3 · #CBB695

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.4 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D4BC8E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.9 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.1 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.6 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.7 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D0BA94

#95ABD0

Analogous

#D09D95

#D0BA94

#C8D095

Triadic

#D0BA94

#95D0BA

#BA95D0

Split-Complementary

#D0BA94

#95C8D0

#9D95D0

Tetradic

#D0BA94

#95D09D

#95ABD0

#D095C8

Monochromatic

#8E713E

#B9985F

#D0BA94

#E8DDCA

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D0BA94

#ABD095

#95ABD0

#BA95D0

Compound

#D0BA94

#C8D095

#95ABD0

#9D95D0

Variations

Lighter

#DAC8AA

#E0D5C2

#ECE6DD

Darker

#BD9B61

#8C6D38

#534020

Saturation

#BBB5AA

#D0BA95

#E8C17D

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0BA94

#C8BF94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0BA94

#BEBE9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0BA94

#D2B5B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ecru 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

#DBB88A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0BA94

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BDAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#758FBA

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: #D0BA94;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0BA94;

CSS Variable

--color-ecru: #D0BA94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ecru': '#D0BA94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0BA94] text-[#D0BA94]

SCSS

$ecru: #D0BA94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0BA94?

#D0BA94 is Ecru, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0BA94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ecru?

Ecru 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 Ecru?

Ecru 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 Ecru?

You can download Ecru 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 Ecru?

The hex code is #D0BA94. In RGB it's 208, 186, 148, and in HSL it's 38°, 39%, 70%.

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