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Hayloft

#E0C796

RGB 224, 199, 150 · HSL 40°, 54%, 73% · CMYK 0, 11, 33, 12

Hayloft is #E0C796 in HEX — rgb(224, 199, 150), hsl(40°, 54%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 33%, 12%).

Hayloft pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 54%, 73%. 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#E0C796

RGB224, 199, 150

HSL40°, 54%, 73%

HSV40°, 33%, 88%

CMYK0, 11, 33, 12

Decimal14731158

CSS RGBrgb(224, 199, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 54%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 0.6 · #DFC795

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 1.3 · #E1CA99

Vista Paint

Frozen Fruit C-868

ΔE 1.3 · #E0C996

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 1.8 · #DCC797

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 2.1 · #E2C592

Behr

Almond Cookie S300-3

ΔE 2.2 · #E0C89B

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 3 · #E1C290

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E3C293

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.6 · #E9D19E

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 3.7 · #E8CF99

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 4.2 · #EED09D

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 4.3 · #ECCE98

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.1 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.2 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E0C796

#95AEDF

Analogous

#DFA195

#E0C796

#D3DF95

Triadic

#E0C796

#95DFC7

#C795DF

Split-Complementary

#E0C796

#95D3DF

#A195DF

Tetradic

#E0C796

#95DFA1

#95AEDF

#DF95D3

Monochromatic

#A98132

#CEA75A

#E0C796

#F1E6D0

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#E0C796

#AEDF95

#95AEDF

#C795DF

Compound

#E0C796

#D3DF95

#95AEDF

#A195DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6D2AA

#E9DCC3

#F0EADE

Darker

#D1A959

#A37B2A

#614817

Saturation

#C5BEAF

#DFC795

#EFCC85

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0C796

#D8CC96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0C796

#CCCC9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0C796

#E2C1C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hayloft 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

#E7C28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0C796

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C7B0

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.

#728FCB

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: #E0C796;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0C796;

CSS Variable

--color-hayloft: #E0C796;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hayloft': '#E0C796' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0C796] text-[#E0C796]

SCSS

$hayloft: #E0C796;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0C796?

#E0C796 is Hayloft, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0C796 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hayloft?

Hayloft 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 Hayloft?

Hayloft 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 Hayloft?

You can download Hayloft 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 Hayloft?

The hex code is #E0C796. In RGB it's 224, 199, 150, and in HSL it's 40°, 54%, 73%.

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