ORANGES

Pecos Spice

#E1A080

RGB 225, 160, 128 · HSL 20°, 62%, 69% · CMYK 0, 29, 43, 12

Pecos Spice is #E1A080 in HEX — rgb(225, 160, 128), hsl(20°, 62%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 43%, 12%).

Pecos Spice pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 62%, 69%. 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#E1A080

RGB225, 160, 128

HSL20°, 62%, 69%

HSV20°, 43%, 88%

CMYK0, 29, 43, 12

Decimal14786688

CSS RGBrgb(225, 160, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 62%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 1.9 · #DB9C7B

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 2.2 · #E0A380

Benjamin Moore

Succulent 068

ΔE 2.9 · #E9A582

Valspar

Peach Ice Cream 2007-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #DB9F7A

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 3.5 · #E6A57F

Dunn-Edwards

Pecan Veneer DE5207

ΔE 3.8 · #E09F78

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 4 · #D7987D

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 4.4 · #D69579

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 4.4 · #E6A88D

Hallman-Lindsay

Trumpet Flower 1037

ΔE 5.2 · #E49977

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.7 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.2 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 12.6 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.3 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#E1A080

#7FC0E1

Analogous

#E17F8F

#E1A080

#E1D17F

Triadic

#E1A080

#7FE1A0

#A07FE1

Split-Complementary

#E1A080

#7FE1D1

#7F8FE1

Tetradic

#E1A080

#8FE17F

#7FC0E1

#D17FE1

Monochromatic

#A14F26

#D27141

#E1A080

#EFCEBD

#FAF0EA

Rectangle

#E1A080

#C0E17F

#7FC0E1

#A07FE1

Compound

#E1A080

#E1D17F

#7FC0E1

#7F8FE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7B399

#E9C7B7

#EFDFD7

Darker

#D77442

#A34B1F

#602B10

Saturation

#BFABA1

#E1A07F

#F09B70

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1A080

#C3B77F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1A080

#ADAD85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1A080

#E19DA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pecos Spice 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

#E8A57B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1A080

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5AA9F

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.

#5EA8CD

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: #E1A080;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1A080;

CSS Variable

--color-pecos-spice: #E1A080;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pecos-spice': '#E1A080' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1A080] text-[#E1A080]

SCSS

$pecos-spice: #E1A080;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1A080?

#E1A080 is Pecos Spice, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E1A080 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pecos Spice?

Pecos Spice 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 Pecos Spice?

Pecos Spice 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 Pecos Spice?

You can download Pecos Spice 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 Pecos Spice?

The hex code is #E1A080. In RGB it's 225, 160, 128, and in HSL it's 20°, 62%, 69%.

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