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Only Natural

#E1BC99

RGB 225, 188, 153 · HSL 29°, 55%, 74% · CMYK 0, 16, 32, 12

Only Natural is #E1BC99 in HEX — rgb(225, 188, 153), hsl(29°, 55%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 32%, 12%).

Only Natural pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 55%, 74%. 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#E1BC99

RGB225, 188, 153

HSL29°, 55%, 74%

HSV29°, 32%, 88%

CMYK0, 16, 32, 12

Decimal14793881

CSS RGBrgb(225, 188, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 55%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Only Natural 270E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E1BB9A

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 1.3 · #DFB995

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 1.6 · #DDB994

Valspar

Sun Tan 3002-8A

ΔE 1.6 · #DCB995

Vista Paint

Brownstone K-1027

ΔE 2.1 · #DDBC9B

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 2.1 · #E0BB9C

Sherwin-Williams

Sociable SW6359

ΔE 2.3 · #E8BE9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Honey Glow 253

ΔE 2.3 · #E0BF99

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 1144

ΔE 2.6 · #E3C29D

PPG

Nutmeg Glow 1080-3

ΔE 2.9 · #D8B691

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4.8 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.7 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 7.2 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 7.5 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 14.5 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E1BC99

#98BEE1

Analogous

#E19899

#E1BC99

#E1E098

Triadic

#E1BC99

#98E1BB

#BB98E1

Split-Complementary

#E1BC99

#98E1E0

#9899E1

Tetradic

#E1BC99

#99E198

#98BEE1

#E098E1

Monochromatic

#AE6E32

#D0955D

#E1BC99

#F2E2D4

#F9F2EB

Rectangle

#E1BC99

#BEE198

#98BEE1

#BB98E1

Compound

#E1BC99

#E1E098

#98BEE1

#9899E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7C9AD

#EAD7C5

#F1E7DF

Darker

#D3955B

#A76629

#633B16

Saturation

#C8BCB2

#E1BB98

#F0BB89

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1BC99

#D1C799

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1BC99

#C3C39E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1BC99

#E2B8BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Only Natural 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

#E8BA8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1BC99

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5BFB2

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.

#74A2CD

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: #E1BC99;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1BC99;

CSS Variable

--color-only-natural: #E1BC99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'only-natural': '#E1BC99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1BC99] text-[#E1BC99]

SCSS

$only-natural: #E1BC99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1BC99?

#E1BC99 is Only Natural, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E1BC99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Only Natural?

Only Natural 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 Only Natural?

Only Natural 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 Only Natural?

You can download Only Natural 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 Only Natural?

The hex code is #E1BC99. In RGB it's 225, 188, 153, and in HSL it's 29°, 55%, 74%.

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