ORANGES

Clair De Lune

#E0C298

RGB 224, 194, 152 · HSL 35°, 54%, 74% · CMYK 0, 13, 32, 12

Clair De Lune is #E0C298 in HEX — rgb(224, 194, 152), hsl(35°, 54%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 12%).

Clair De Lune pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 54%, 74%. 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#E0C298

RGB224, 194, 152

HSL35°, 54%, 74%

HSV35°, 32%, 88%

CMYK0, 13, 32, 12

Decimal14729880

CSS RGBrgb(224, 194, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 54%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ferncliffe K-996

ΔE 0.6 · #DEC197

PPG

Faint Fawn 1089-4

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C59C

Hallman-Lindsay

Mulled Cider 244

ΔE 1.4 · #E3C39B

Sherwin-Williams

Blonde SW6128

ΔE 1.9 · #DCBD92

Benjamin Moore

Fennel 1101

ΔE 2.2 · #E4C89E

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 2.2 · #E0C39D

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 2.7 · #E3BF94

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 3 · #E3C293

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.1 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.5 · #E1C9A1

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 4 · #D9C09C

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.7 · #DFC795

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5.3 · #EFCB9B

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.9 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E0C298

#99B7E1

Analogous

#E19F99

#E0C298

#DBE199

Triadic

#E0C298

#99E1C3

#C399E1

Split-Complementary

#E0C298

#99DBE1

#9F99E1

Tetradic

#E0C298

#99E19F

#99B7E1

#E199DB

Monochromatic

#AD7A34

#CFA05E

#E0C298

#F2E5D4

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#E0C298

#B7E199

#99B7E1

#C399E1

Compound

#E0C298

#DBE199

#99B7E1

#9F99E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7CFAD

#E9DAC5

#F1E9DF

Darker

#D2A15C

#A5722A

#624317

Saturation

#C7BEB2

#E1C399

#F0C58A

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0C298

#D4CA98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0C298

#C8C89E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0C298

#E2BDC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clair De Lune 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

#E7BE8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0C298

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C3B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#7599CC

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: #E0C298;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0C298;

CSS Variable

--color-clair-de-lune: #E0C298;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clair-de-lune': '#E0C298' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0C298] text-[#E0C298]

SCSS

$clair-de-lune: #E0C298;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0C298?

#E0C298 is Clair De Lune, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0C298 warm or cool?

Clair De Lune reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clair De Lune?

Clair De Lune 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 Clair De Lune?

Clair De Lune 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 Clair De Lune?

You can download Clair De Lune 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 Clair De Lune?

The hex code is #E0C298. In RGB it's 224, 194, 152, and in HSL it's 35°, 54%, 74%.

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