ORANGES

Lemon Essence

#E2AE4D

RGB 226, 174, 77 · HSL 39°, 72%, 59% · CMYK 0, 23, 66, 11

Lemon Essence is #E2AE4D in HEX — rgb(226, 174, 77), hsl(39°, 72%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 66%, 11%).

Lemon Essence pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 72%, 59%. 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#E2AE4D

RGB226, 174, 77

HSL39°, 72%, 59%

HSV39°, 66%, 89%

CMYK0, 23, 66, 11

Decimal14855757

CSS RGBrgb(226, 174, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 72%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 1.1 · #E3AE4B

Vista Paint

Lemon Essence C-933

ΔE 1.2 · #DEAC4B

Dulux

Golden Rule S14G7

ΔE 2.4 · #DAA949

PPG

Oro De Maya 17-19

ΔE 2.7 · #EBB454

Dunn-Edwards

Lion's Mane DE5319

ΔE 3.5 · #E8AF49

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #E4A94A

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 3.5 · #E1B047

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 4.6 · #D3A746

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 5.9 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.5 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.1 · #DBB651

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 8.2 · #EFA94A

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 8.3 · #FCC266

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 8.8 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.9 · #F4AF5B

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

#E2AE4D

#4B80E2

Analogous

#E2624B

#E2AE4D

#CBE24B

Triadic

#E2AE4D

#4BE2AD

#AD4BE2

Split-Complementary

#E2AE4D

#4BCBE2

#624BE2

Tetradic

#E2AE4D

#4BE262

#4B80E2

#E24BCB

Monochromatic

#7F5A15

#C1881F

#E2AE4D

#ECCB8D

#F7E9CF

Rectangle

#E2AE4D

#80E24B

#4B80E2

#AD4BE2

Compound

#E2AE4D

#CBE24B

#4B80E2

#624BE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8BD6F

#E7CC9A

#EDE0C8

Darker

#D3941D

#946611

#583C08

Saturation

#AD9D80

#E2AD4B

#F0B13D

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2AE4D

#CFBD4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2AE4D

#B8B861

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2AE4D

#E4A5AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lemon Essence 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

#E9AF55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2AE4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6B479

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3269CE

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: #E2AE4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2AE4D;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-essence: #E2AE4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-essence': '#E2AE4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2AE4D] text-[#E2AE4D]

SCSS

$lemon-essence: #E2AE4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2AE4D?

#E2AE4D is Lemon Essence, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2AE4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Essence?

Lemon Essence 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 Lemon Essence?

Lemon Essence 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 Lemon Essence?

You can download Lemon Essence 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 Lemon Essence?

The hex code is #E2AE4D. In RGB it's 226, 174, 77, and in HSL it's 39°, 72%, 59%.

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