ORANGES
Beehive
#E1B781
Beehive is #E1B781 in HEX — rgb(225, 183, 129), hsl(34°, 62%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 12%).
Beehive pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Sandpaper S12F4
Benjamin Moore
Roasted 2160-40
IKEA
IKEA144 144
Dunn-Edwards
Regency Cream DE5325
Valspar
Imperial Gold 3003-5C
Behr
Cellini Gold HDC-CL-18
PPG
Honey Bunny 1090-3
Sherwin-Williams
Bee's Wax SW7682
Hallman-Lindsay
Bag Of Gold 897
Colorhouse
Grain .05 Grain-05
Vista Paint
Mom's Apple Pie C-987
Kilz
Cookie Crumbs LD140-01
Dutch Boy
Crisp Biscuit VS-9220
Farrow & Ball
Sudbury Yellow 51
RAL
Sand Yellow 1002
Kobra
Ivory 02
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
51/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Beehive 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E1B781?
#E1B781 is Beehive, a soft orange with a warm undertone.
Is #E1B781 warm or cool?
Beehive reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Beehive?
Beehive 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 Beehive?
Beehive 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 Beehive?
You can download Beehive 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 Beehive?
The hex code is #E1B781. In RGB it's 225, 183, 129, and in HSL it's 34°, 62%, 69%.
