ORANGES

Bedtime Story

#E1B090

RGB 225, 176, 144 · HSL 24°, 57%, 72% · CMYK 0, 22, 36, 12

Bedtime Story is #E1B090 in HEX — rgb(225, 176, 144), hsl(24°, 57%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 36%, 12%).

Bedtime Story pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 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#E1B090

RGB225, 176, 144

HSL24°, 57%, 72%

HSV24°, 36%, 88%

CMYK0, 22, 36, 12

Decimal14790800

CSS RGBrgb(225, 176, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 57%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bedtime Story 1009

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bedtime Story C-1008

ΔE 0.6 · #E0B08F

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 0.9 · #E3B091

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 1.9 · #E0B392

PPG

Hush Puppy 1199-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E4B095

Benjamin Moore

Casabella 102

ΔE 3 · #DDAB87

Behr

Nairobi Dusk PPU3-10

ΔE 3.2 · #D9A788

Dunn-Edwards

Sunset Cove DEC708

ΔE 4.3 · #DCB397

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 5 · #DEB29A

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 6.1 · #E6A88D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.7 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8.8 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 12 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12.7 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#E1B090

#8FC0E0

Analogous

#E08F97

#E1B090

#E0D88F

Triadic

#E1B090

#8FE0AF

#AF8FE0

Split-Complementary

#E1B090

#8FE0D8

#8F97E0

Tetradic

#E1B090

#97E08F

#8FC0E0

#D88FE0

Monochromatic

#A85F2E

#D08553

#E1B090

#F1DACB

#FAF1EB

Rectangle

#E1B090

#C0E08F

#8FC0E0

#AF8FE0

Compound

#E1B090

#E0D88F

#8FC0E0

#8F97E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6BFA5

#E9D0BF

#F0E4DC

Darker

#D48652

#A45826

#613314

Saturation

#C4B5AB

#E0AF8F

#F0AC80

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1B090

#CBC090

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1B090

#BABA95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1B090

#E1ADB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bedtime Story 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

#E8B187

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1B090

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5B6AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#6CA6CC

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: #E1B090;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1B090;

CSS Variable

--color-bedtime-story: #E1B090;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bedtime-story': '#E1B090' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1B090] text-[#E1B090]

SCSS

$bedtime-story: #E1B090;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1B090?

#E1B090 is Bedtime Story, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E1B090 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bedtime Story?

Bedtime Story 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 Bedtime Story?

Bedtime Story 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 Bedtime Story?

You can download Bedtime Story 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 Bedtime Story?

The hex code is #E1B090. In RGB it's 225, 176, 144, and in HSL it's 24°, 57%, 72%.

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