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Citrus Blast

#E1793A

RGB 225, 121, 58 · HSL 23°, 74%, 55% · CMYK 0, 46, 74, 12

Citrus Blast is #E1793A in HEX — rgb(225, 121, 58), hsl(23°, 74%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 74%, 12%).

Citrus Blast pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 74%, 55%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E1793A

RGB225, 121, 58

HSL23°, 74%, 55%

HSV23°, 74%, 88%

CMYK0, 46, 74, 12

Decimal14776634

CSS RGBrgb(225, 121, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 74%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wild Pumpkin SB7C4

ΔE 3.4 · #E27F3A

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 4.8 · #E47237

Behr

Amber Wave 260D-5

ΔE 4.8 · #D97A3E

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 4.9 · #EB7B45

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 5.4 · #D87C3B

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 5.8 · #D26B33

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 5.8 · #F07B42

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 6.1 · #D86F3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 6.7 · #F0843A

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 6.9 · #D27326

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.1 · #EA8A42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 11.2 · #EC7C26

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 11.9 · #C27136

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 12 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 18.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#E1793A

#37A0E1

Analogous

#E1374B

#E1793A

#E1CD37

Triadic

#E1793A

#37E178

#7837E1

Split-Complementary

#E1793A

#37E1CD

#374BE1

Tetradic

#E1793A

#4BE137

#37A0E1

#CD37E1

Monochromatic

#6F3511

#B1541B

#E1793A

#EBA57A

#F5D2BC

Rectangle

#E1793A

#A0E137

#37A0E1

#7837E1

Compound

#E1793A

#E1CD37

#37A0E1

#374BE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7935F

#E5B08F

#ECD2C2

Darker

#C75C19

#8C3E0E

#532407

Saturation

#A68673

#E17837

#F07528

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1793A

#B4A433

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1793A

#929246

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1793A

#E07580

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Citrus Blast 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

#E88747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1793A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D58C6B

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.

#2C89C2

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: #E1793A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1793A;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-blast: #E1793A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-blast': '#E1793A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1793A] text-[#E1793A]

SCSS

$citrus-blast: #E1793A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1793A?

#E1793A is Citrus Blast, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E1793A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Blast?

Citrus Blast 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 Citrus Blast?

Citrus Blast 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 Citrus Blast?

You can download Citrus Blast 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 Citrus Blast?

The hex code is #E1793A. In RGB it's 225, 121, 58, and in HSL it's 23°, 74%, 55%.

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