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Texas Longhorn

#E08D3C

RGB 224, 141, 60 · HSL 30°, 73%, 56% · CMYK 0, 37, 73, 12

Texas Longhorn is #E08D3C in HEX — rgb(224, 141, 60), hsl(30°, 73%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 73%, 12%).

Texas Longhorn pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 73%, 56%. 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#E08D3C

RGB224, 141, 60

HSL30°, 73%, 56%

HSV30°, 73%, 88%

CMYK0, 37, 73, 12

Decimal14716220

CSS RGBrgb(224, 141, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 73%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apple Crisp 290D-5

ΔE 1.5 · #E4913F

Valspar

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ΔE 2.4 · #E38F43

Vista Paint

Bergamot Orange K-584

ΔE 3.2 · #D9863A

Benjamin Moore

Jack 2156-30

ΔE 3.7 · #D88D3C

Dulux

Carved Pumpkin S11H9

ΔE 3.7 · #DA853A

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 4.5 · #D28233

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 4.6 · #D68339

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 5.5 · #ED9B44

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 5.6 · #D28239

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 6.2 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 6.4 · #DF892A

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 11.9 · #D88950

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.3 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 14.3 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#E08D3C

#3D8FE1

Analogous

#E13D3D

#E08D3C

#E1E13D

Triadic

#E08D3C

#3DE18F

#8F3DE1

Split-Complementary

#E08D3C

#3DE1E1

#3D3DE1

Tetradic

#E08D3C

#3DE13D

#3D8FE1

#E13DE1

Monochromatic

#734212

#B5691C

#E08D3C

#EBB57F

#F5DBC1

Rectangle

#E08D3C

#8FE13D

#3D8FE1

#8F3DE1

Compound

#E08D3C

#E1E13D

#3D8FE1

#3D3DE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7A564

#E5BC92

#ECD8C4

Darker

#CA721B

#8E4F0F

#542E07

Saturation

#A78F76

#E18F3D

#F08F2E

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E08D3C

#BCAB37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E08D3C

#9F9F4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E08D3C

#E08791

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Texas Longhorn 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

#E79648

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E08D3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D59B6C

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.

#2E79C5

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: #E08D3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E08D3C;

CSS Variable

--color-texas-longhorn: #E08D3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'texas-longhorn': '#E08D3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E08D3C] text-[#E08D3C]

SCSS

$texas-longhorn: #E08D3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E08D3C?

#E08D3C is Texas Longhorn, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E08D3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Texas Longhorn?

Texas Longhorn 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 Texas Longhorn?

Texas Longhorn 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 Texas Longhorn?

You can download Texas Longhorn 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 Texas Longhorn?

The hex code is #E08D3C. In RGB it's 224, 141, 60, and in HSL it's 30°, 73%, 56%.

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