ORANGES

Venetian Plaster

#E0A28D

RGB 224, 162, 141 · HSL 15°, 57%, 72% · CMYK 0, 28, 37, 12

Venetian Plaster is #E0A28D in HEX — rgb(224, 162, 141), hsl(15°, 57%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 37%, 12%).

Venetian Plaster pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 57%, 72%. 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#E0A28D

RGB224, 162, 141

HSL15°, 57%, 72%

HSV15°, 37%, 88%

CMYK0, 28, 37, 12

Decimal14721677

CSS RGBrgb(224, 162, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 57%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 1.3 · #E1A590

Benjamin Moore

Farmer's 054

ΔE 2.4 · #D99F88

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #E7A993

Vista Paint

Copperfield K-1075

ΔE 2.8 · #D8A08B

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 3.2 · #EAAA96

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 3.4 · #DAA48E

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 3.6 · #E5A090

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 3.6 · #E9AA91

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 4.4 · #D9A492

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

ΔE 5.7 · #D9987C

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6.8 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.5 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.4 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 13.4 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.6 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.7 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#E0A28D

#8FCCE0

Analogous

#E08FA3

#E0A28D

#E0CC8F

Triadic

#E0A28D

#8FE0A3

#A38FE0

Split-Complementary

#E0A28D

#8FE0CC

#8FA3E0

Tetradic

#E0A28D

#A3E08F

#8FCCE0

#CC8FE0

Monochromatic

#A84D2E

#D07253

#E0A28D

#F1D4CB

#FAEFEB

Rectangle

#E0A28D

#CCE08F

#8FCCE0

#A38FE0

Compound

#E0A28D

#E0CC8F

#8FCCE0

#8FA3E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6B6A5

#E9CABF

#F0E1DC

Darker

#D47352

#A44526

#612714

Saturation

#C4B1AB

#E0A38F

#F09C80

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0A28D

#C2B98C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0A28D

#AFAF90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0A28D

#DFA0A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Venetian Plaster 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

#E7A685

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0A28D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5ABA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#6CB4CC

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: #E0A28D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0A28D;

CSS Variable

--color-venetian-plaster: #E0A28D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venetian-plaster': '#E0A28D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0A28D] text-[#E0A28D]

SCSS

$venetian-plaster: #E0A28D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0A28D?

#E0A28D is Venetian Plaster, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0A28D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venetian Plaster?

Venetian Plaster 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 Venetian Plaster?

Venetian Plaster 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 Venetian Plaster?

You can download Venetian Plaster 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 Venetian Plaster?

The hex code is #E0A28D. In RGB it's 224, 162, 141, and in HSL it's 15°, 57%, 72%.

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