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Montana Wheat Field

#E2AC6E

RGB 226, 172, 110 · HSL 32°, 67%, 66% · CMYK 0, 24, 51, 11

Montana Wheat Field is #E2AC6E in HEX — rgb(226, 172, 110), hsl(32°, 67%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 51%, 11%).

Montana Wheat Field pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 67%, 66%. 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#E2AC6E

RGB226, 172, 110

HSL32°, 67%, 66%

HSV32°, 51%, 89%

CMYK0, 24, 51, 11

Decimal14855278

CSS RGBrgb(226, 172, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 67%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Viva Gold SW6367

ΔE 2 · #E3AC72

Behr

Corn Maze HDC-FL13-2

ΔE 2.4 · #DEAA70

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #DBA867

Benjamin Moore

Gamboge CW-285

ΔE 2.8 · #E7B372

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 2.8 · #E5A96B

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 3.5 · #E7B576

PPG

Lion's Mane 1207-5

ΔE 3.8 · #E1B270

Dunn-Edwards

Paloma Tan DE5297

ΔE 3.9 · #E9B679

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 4.5 · #F0B87A

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 4.9 · #E0A362

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 5.1 · #EDAC6D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.3 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 7.4 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.3 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.1 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E2AC6E

#6EA4E2

Analogous

#E2726E

#E2AC6E

#DFE26E

Triadic

#E2AC6E

#6EE2AC

#AC6EE2

Split-Complementary

#E2AC6E

#6EDFE2

#726EE2

Tetradic

#E2AC6E

#6EE272

#6EA4E2

#E26EDF

Monochromatic

#99601E

#D6882E

#E2AC6E

#EFD1AE

#FBF3EA

Rectangle

#E2AC6E

#A4E26E

#6EA4E2

#AC6EE2

Compound

#E2AC6E

#DFE26E

#6EA4E2

#726EE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8BD8B

#E9CDAD

#EFE2D2

Darker

#DB8C32

#A16118

#5F390C

Saturation

#BAA997

#E2AC6E

#F1AD60

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2AC6E

#CCBD6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2AC6E

#B7B778

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2AC6E

#E3A5AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Montana Wheat Field 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

#E9AE6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2AC6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6B392

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.

#4F8BCF

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: #E2AC6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2AC6E;

CSS Variable

--color-montana-wheat-field: #E2AC6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'montana-wheat-field': '#E2AC6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2AC6E] text-[#E2AC6E]

SCSS

$montana-wheat-field: #E2AC6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2AC6E?

#E2AC6E is Montana Wheat Field, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2AC6E warm or cool?

Montana Wheat Field reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Montana Wheat Field?

Montana Wheat Field 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 Montana Wheat Field?

Montana Wheat Field 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 Montana Wheat Field?

You can download Montana Wheat Field 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 Montana Wheat Field?

The hex code is #E2AC6E. In RGB it's 226, 172, 110, and in HSL it's 32°, 67%, 66%.

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