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Halo

#E2C392

RGB 226, 195, 146 · HSL 37°, 58%, 73% · CMYK 0, 14, 35, 11

Halo is #E2C392 in HEX — rgb(226, 195, 146), hsl(37°, 58%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 35%, 11%).

Halo pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 58%, 73%. 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#E2C392

RGB226, 195, 146

HSL37°, 58%, 73%

HSV37°, 35%, 89%

CMYK0, 14, 35, 11

Decimal14861202

CSS RGBrgb(226, 195, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 58%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Halo 1091-4

Exact match

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 0.7 · #E1C290

Sherwin-Williams

Birdseye Maple SW2834

ΔE 1.2 · #E4C495

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 1.3 · #E3C293

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C592

Hallman-Lindsay

Corn Chowder 876

ΔE 1.5 · #E1C595

Vista Paint

Corn Chowder C-875

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC491

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 2.3 · #E3C28D

Valspar

Cloudy Sunset 3005-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #E4C38E

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.1 · #DFC795

Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

ΔE 3.5 · #D7BB88

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.7 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 3.9 · #EFCB9B

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 4.4 · #E1BB87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.3 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E2C392

#92B1E2

Analogous

#E29C92

#E2C392

#D9E292

Triadic

#E2C392

#92E2C3

#C392E2

Split-Complementary

#E2C392

#92D9E2

#9C92E2

Tetradic

#E2C392

#92E29C

#92B1E2

#E292D9

Monochromatic

#AD7C2E

#D2A256

#E2C392

#F2E5CF

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#E2C392

#B1E292

#92B1E2

#C392E2

Compound

#E2C392

#D9E292

#92B1E2

#9C92E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8CFA8

#EADAC1

#F1E9DD

Darker

#D6A454

#A87625

#634514

Saturation

#C6BDAE

#E2C392

#F1C784

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2C392

#D7CB92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2C392

#C9C99A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2C392

#E4BDC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Halo 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

#E9BF89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2C392

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C4AD

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.

#6F93CE

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: #E2C392;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2C392;

CSS Variable

--color-halo: #E2C392;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'halo': '#E2C392' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2C392] text-[#E2C392]

SCSS

$halo: #E2C392;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C392?

#E2C392 is Halo, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2C392 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Halo?

Halo 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 Halo?

Halo 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 Halo?

You can download Halo 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 Halo?

The hex code is #E2C392. In RGB it's 226, 195, 146, and in HSL it's 37°, 58%, 73%.

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