ORANGES

Kikuchiba Gold

#E29C45

RGB 226, 156, 69 · HSL 33°, 73%, 58% · CMYK 0, 31, 69, 11

Kikuchiba Gold is #E29C45 in HEX — rgb(226, 156, 69), hsl(33°, 73%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 69%, 11%).

Kikuchiba Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 73%, 58%. 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#E29C45

RGB226, 156, 69

HSL33°, 73%, 58%

HSV33°, 69%, 89%

CMYK0, 31, 69, 11

Decimal14851141

CSS RGBrgb(226, 156, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 73%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pavilion Peach DE5286

ΔE 1.4 · #DF9C45

Dulux

Soft Amber S13G8

ΔE 2.2 · #DC963F

Valspar

Roasted Chestnut 3002-3A

ΔE 2.5 · #E49B40

Behr

Solar Fusion UL150-3

ΔE 3.6 · #DB9D45

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Crest SW6670

ΔE 4.5 · #DF9938

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 175

ΔE 5.2 · #E0A44B

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 5.5 · #ED9B44

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 5.7 · #EFA94A

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 6.2 · #DC974D

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 6.3 · #E09C52

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 6.8 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 7.2 · #F4AF5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 7.6 · #E89952

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 9.1 · #C68736

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.8 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#E29C45

#468CE2

Analogous

#E24E46

#E29C45

#DAE246

Triadic

#E29C45

#46E29C

#9C46E2

Split-Complementary

#E29C45

#46DAE2

#4E46E2

Tetradic

#E29C45

#46E24E

#468CE2

#E246DA

Monochromatic

#7C4D13

#BE761E

#E29C45

#ECBF88

#F7E3CA

Rectangle

#E29C45

#8CE246

#468CE2

#9C46E2

Compound

#E29C45

#DAE246

#468CE2

#4E46E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8B06B

#E7C397

#EDDBC6

Darker

#D17F1C

#935810

#573308

Saturation

#AB967C

#E29C46

#F19D37

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E29C45

#C5B342

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E29C45

#ABAB57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E29C45

#E3949E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kikuchiba Gold 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

#E9A24F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E29C45

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6A773

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3076CC

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: #E29C45;

CSS — background

background-color: #E29C45;

CSS Variable

--color-kikuchiba-gold: #E29C45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kikuchiba-gold': '#E29C45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E29C45] text-[#E29C45]

SCSS

$kikuchiba-gold: #E29C45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E29C45?

#E29C45 is Kikuchiba Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E29C45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kikuchiba Gold?

Kikuchiba Gold 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 Kikuchiba Gold?

Kikuchiba Gold 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 Kikuchiba Gold?

You can download Kikuchiba Gold 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 Kikuchiba Gold?

The hex code is #E29C45. In RGB it's 226, 156, 69, and in HSL it's 33°, 73%, 58%.

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