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Clay Bake

#E0C38E

RGB 224, 195, 142 · HSL 39°, 57%, 72% · CMYK 0, 13, 37, 12

Clay Bake is #E0C38E in HEX — rgb(224, 195, 142), hsl(39°, 57%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 12%).

Clay Bake pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#E0C38E

RGB224, 195, 142

HSL39°, 57%, 72%

HSV39°, 37%, 88%

CMYK0, 13, 37, 12

Decimal14730126

CSS RGBrgb(224, 195, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 57%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sequin SW6394

ΔE 0.9 · #E1C28D

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C592

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C28D

Vista Paint

Corn Chowder C-875

ΔE 1.4 · #DFC491

Valspar

Cloudy Sunset 3005-8A

ΔE 1.7 · #E4C38E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 1.7 · #E3C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Venice Square 919

ΔE 2 · #E6C591

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 2.9 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3 · #DFC795

Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

ΔE 3.1 · #D7BB88

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 3.1 · #DABD84

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E3C293

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.5 · #EFCD96

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.1 · #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

#E0C38E

#8FABE0

Analogous

#E09B8F

#E0C38E

#D4E08F

Triadic

#E0C38E

#8FE0C4

#C48FE0

Split-Complementary

#E0C38E

#8FD4E0

#9B8FE0

Tetradic

#E0C38E

#8FE09B

#8FABE0

#E08FD4

Monochromatic

#A87D2E

#D0A453

#E0C38E

#F1E4CB

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#E0C38E

#ABE08F

#8FABE0

#C48FE0

Compound

#E0C38E

#D4E08F

#8FABE0

#9B8FE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6D0A5

#E9DABF

#F0E9DC

Darker

#D4A652

#A47826

#614614

Saturation

#C4BBAB

#E0C48F

#F0C880

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

12.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0C38E

#D6CA8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0C38E

#C8C896

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0C38E

#E2BCC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clay Bake 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

#E7BF86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0C38E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C4AA

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.

#6C8ECC

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: #E0C38E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0C38E;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-bake: #E0C38E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-bake': '#E0C38E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0C38E] text-[#E0C38E]

SCSS

$clay-bake: #E0C38E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0C38E?

#E0C38E is Clay Bake, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0C38E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Bake?

Clay Bake 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 Clay Bake?

Clay Bake 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 Clay Bake?

You can download Clay Bake 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 Clay Bake?

The hex code is #E0C38E. In RGB it's 224, 195, 142, and in HSL it's 39°, 57%, 72%.

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