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Pecan Veneer

#E09F78

RGB 224, 159, 120 · HSL 23°, 63%, 67% · CMYK 0, 29, 46, 12

Pecan Veneer is #E09F78 in HEX — rgb(224, 159, 120), hsl(23°, 63%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 46%, 12%).

Pecan Veneer pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 63%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E09F78

RGB224, 159, 120

HSL23°, 63%, 67%

HSV23°, 46%, 88%

CMYK0, 29, 46, 12

Decimal14720888

CSS RGBrgb(224, 159, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 63%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pecan Veneer DE5207

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 103

ΔE 1.8 · #DB9C73

Vista Paint

Beach Treasure K-610

ΔE 2.2 · #E39D77

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 2.3 · #E6A57F

Valspar

Peach Ice Cream 2007-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #DB9F7A

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 3.5 · #DB9C7B

Behr

Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36

ΔE 4.5 · #DFA577

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 4.9 · #E09673

Hallman-Lindsay

Trumpet Flower 1037

ΔE 4.9 · #E49977

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 5.3 · #ECAD88

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 6.5 · #D69579

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.8 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 9.6 · #F3AC76

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.2 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.6 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.4 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#E09F78

#76B7E0

Analogous

#E07682

#E09F78

#E0D376

Triadic

#E09F78

#76E09E

#9E76E0

Split-Complementary

#E09F78

#76E0D3

#7682E0

Tetradic

#E09F78

#82E076

#76B7E0

#D376E0

Monochromatic

#9A5023

#D27337

#E09F78

#EECAB4

#FAF0EA

Rectangle

#E09F78

#B7E076

#76B7E0

#9E76E0

Compound

#E09F78

#E0D376

#76B7E0

#7682E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6B291

#E8C6B1

#EFDFD5

Darker

#D7763A

#9F4F1D

#5E2D0F

Saturation

#BBA79B

#E09E76

#EF9B66

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E09F78

#C2B677

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E09F78

#ACAC7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E09F78

#E09BA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pecan Veneer 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

#E7A475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E09F78

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5A999

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.

#569FCC

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: #E09F78;

CSS — background

background-color: #E09F78;

CSS Variable

--color-pecan-veneer: #E09F78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pecan-veneer': '#E09F78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E09F78] text-[#E09F78]

SCSS

$pecan-veneer: #E09F78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E09F78?

#E09F78 is Pecan Veneer, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E09F78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pecan Veneer?

Pecan Veneer 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 Pecan Veneer?

Pecan Veneer 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 Pecan Veneer?

You can download Pecan Veneer 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 Pecan Veneer?

The hex code is #E09F78. In RGB it's 224, 159, 120, and in HSL it's 23°, 63%, 67%.

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