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Oriole

#E27852

RGB 226, 120, 82 · HSL 16°, 71%, 60% · CMYK 0, 47, 64, 11

Oriole is #E27852 in HEX — rgb(226, 120, 82), hsl(16°, 71%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 64%, 11%).

Oriole pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 71%, 60%. 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#E27852

RGB226, 120, 82

HSL16°, 71%, 60%

HSV16°, 64%, 89%

CMYK0, 47, 64, 11

Decimal14841938

CSS RGBrgb(226, 120, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 71%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oriole 2169-30

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 1.1 · #E27A53

PPG

Clay Pot 1194-6

ΔE 3.3 · #E07757

Dulux

Tangerine Flake S07G6

ΔE 3.8 · #E57A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 4 · #EB7D5D

Valspar

Roasted Squash 2006-3A

ΔE 4.9 · #D4744A

Behr

Pumpkin Puree M220-6

ΔE 5.6 · #DB7D50

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 6 · #EA7C4C

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 6.3 · #E87257

Vista Paint

Sari C-1065

ΔE 7 · #E27C61

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 7.4 · #D67C56

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 7.5 · #D37A51

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 11.4 · #C5714F

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 12.1 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 13.9 · #C27136

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

#E27852

#51BBE1

Analogous

#E15172

#E27852

#E1C051

Triadic

#E27852

#51E177

#7751E1

Split-Complementary

#E27852

#51E1C0

#5172E1

Tetradic

#E27852

#72E151

#51BBE1

#C051E1

Monochromatic

#833316

#C44D21

#E27852

#EDAA92

#F8DDD3

Rectangle

#E27852

#BBE151

#51BBE1

#7751E1

Compound

#E27852

#E1C051

#51BBE1

#5172E1

Variations

Lighter

#E79273

#E7B19D

#EDD3CA

Darker

#D6501F

#963512

#591E09

Saturation

#AF8F83

#E17751

#F07042

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E27852

#B3A44D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E27852

#919158

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E27852

#E17680

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oriole 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

#E98759

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E27852

Daylight 5500K

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

#D68C7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#37A5CD

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: #E27852;

CSS — background

background-color: #E27852;

CSS Variable

--color-oriole: #E27852;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oriole': '#E27852' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E27852] text-[#E27852]

SCSS

$oriole: #E27852;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E27852?

#E27852 is Oriole, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E27852 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oriole?

Oriole 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 Oriole?

Oriole 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 Oriole?

You can download Oriole 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 Oriole?

The hex code is #E27852. In RGB it's 226, 120, 82, and in HSL it's 16°, 71%, 60%.

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