ORANGES

Mellowed Gold

#E2A94F

RGB 226, 169, 79 · HSL 37°, 72%, 60% · CMYK 0, 25, 65, 11

Mellowed Gold is #E2A94F in HEX — rgb(226, 169, 79), hsl(37°, 72%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 65%, 11%).

Mellowed Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 72%, 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#E2A94F

RGB226, 169, 79

HSL37°, 72%, 60%

HSV37°, 65%, 89%

CMYK0, 25, 65, 11

Decimal14854479

CSS RGBrgb(226, 169, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 72%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 1.4 · #E1A84B

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 175

ΔE 2.2 · #E0A44B

Vista Paint

Lemon Poppy C-926

ΔE 2.6 · #E1AD53

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 2.6 · #E4A94A

Valspar

Caramel Honey 3003-3B

ΔE 3.1 · #E3AB57

Dulux

Golden Glow S13G6

ΔE 3.4 · #E8AF5A

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Brass DE5285

ΔE 3.4 · #ECAE58

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

ΔE 3.8 · #E2AE4D

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 4.4 · #EFAE52

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 5.6 · #EBAD5E

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 6.3 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.8 · #EFA94A

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 8.2 · #EBBA67

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.2 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.4 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#E2A94F

#5088E2

Analogous

#E26150

#E2A94F

#D1E250

Triadic

#E2A94F

#50E2AA

#AA50E2

Split-Complementary

#E2A94F

#50D1E2

#6150E2

Tetradic

#E2A94F

#50E261

#5088E2

#E250D1

Monochromatic

#845915

#C58620

#E2A94F

#EDCA91

#F8EAD3

Rectangle

#E2A94F

#88E250

#5088E2

#AA50E2

Compound

#E2A94F

#D1E250

#5088E2

#6150E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8BB73

#E7CB9C

#EDDFC9

Darker

#D7901E

#976412

#593A08

Saturation

#AF9E83

#E2AA50

#F1AD41

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2A94F

#CCBA4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2A94F

#B4B461

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2A94F

#E4A0AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mellowed 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

#E9AB56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2A94F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6B07B

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.

#3670CF

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: #E2A94F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2A94F;

CSS Variable

--color-mellowed-gold: #E2A94F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mellowed-gold': '#E2A94F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2A94F] text-[#E2A94F]

SCSS

$mellowed-gold: #E2A94F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2A94F?

#E2A94F is Mellowed Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2A94F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mellowed Gold?

Mellowed 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 Mellowed Gold?

Mellowed 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 Mellowed Gold?

You can download Mellowed 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 Mellowed Gold?

The hex code is #E2A94F. In RGB it's 226, 169, 79, and in HSL it's 37°, 72%, 60%.

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