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English Custard

#E2B66C

RGB 226, 182, 108 · HSL 38°, 67%, 65% · CMYK 0, 19, 52, 11

English Custard is #E2B66C in HEX — rgb(226, 182, 108), hsl(38°, 67%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 52%, 11%).

English Custard pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 67%, 65%. 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#E2B66C

RGB226, 182, 108

HSL38°, 67%, 65%

HSV38°, 52%, 89%

CMYK0, 19, 52, 11

Decimal14857836

CSS RGBrgb(226, 182, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 67%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Burst of Gold DE5333

ΔE 1.3 · #DEB368

PPG

Apollo Gold 16-11

ΔE 1.3 · #E2B46C

Vista Paint

Tropical Dream C-911

ΔE 1.6 · #E6B76F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 2.3 · #E6B771

Behr

Arizona Tan 320D-4

ΔE 3.6 · #E6BC77

Benjamin Moore

Eye 188

ΔE 3.8 · #E4B370

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.9 · #DCB771

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 4.4 · #DFB674

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Gold SW2831

ΔE 4.5 · #EBB875

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4.8 · #D5A95F

Dulux

Wax Way S15F5

ΔE 5.3 · #D3B266

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.4 · #CEAA5B

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 6.6 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 7.1 · #F3C683

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.3 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.2 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E2B66C

#6A96E2

Analogous

#E27A6A

#E2B66C

#D2E26A

Triadic

#E2B66C

#6AE2B6

#B66AE2

Split-Complementary

#E2B66C

#6AD2E2

#7A6AE2

Tetradic

#E2B66C

#6AE27A

#6A96E2

#E26AD2

Monochromatic

#95691D

#D5962A

#E2B66C

#EED5AA

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#E2B66C

#96E26A

#6A96E2

#B66AE2

Compound

#E2B66C

#D2E26A

#6A96E2

#7A6AE2

Variations

Lighter

#E7C488

#E8D2AB

#EEE4D1

Darker

#DB9C2E

#9E6D18

#5E400C

Saturation

#B8AB94

#E2B66A

#F0BA5B

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2B66C

#D2C26C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2B66C

#BEBE79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2B66C

#E4AEB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

English Custard 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

#E9B56C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2B66C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6BA90

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.

#4C7CCE

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: #E2B66C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2B66C;

CSS Variable

--color-english-custard: #E2B66C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-custard': '#E2B66C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2B66C] text-[#E2B66C]

SCSS

$english-custard: #E2B66C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2B66C?

#E2B66C is English Custard, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2B66C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with English Custard?

English Custard 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 English Custard?

English Custard 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 English Custard?

You can download English Custard 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 English Custard?

The hex code is #E2B66C. In RGB it's 226, 182, 108, and in HSL it's 38°, 67%, 65%.

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