ORANGES

Faint Fawn

#E2C59C

RGB 226, 197, 156 · HSL 35°, 55%, 75% · CMYK 0, 13, 31, 11

Faint Fawn is #E2C59C in HEX — rgb(226, 197, 156), hsl(35°, 55%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 31%, 11%).

Faint Fawn pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 55%, 75%. 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#E2C59C

RGB226, 197, 156

HSL35°, 55%, 75%

HSV35°, 31%, 89%

CMYK0, 13, 31, 11

Decimal14861724

CSS RGBrgb(226, 197, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 55%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Faint Fawn 1089-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mulled Cider C-243

ΔE 1 · #E2C39A

Benjamin Moore

Fennel 1101

ΔE 1.2 · #E4C89E

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E0C298

Hallman-Lindsay

Mulled Cider 244

ΔE 1.4 · #E3C39B

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 1.7 · #E0C39D

Sherwin-Williams

August Moon SW7687

ΔE 1.8 · #E7C7A0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 1.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.4 · #E1C9A1

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 3.5 · #EACFA6

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 3.7 · #D9C09C

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 3.8 · #E3C293

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.6 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.9 · #DFC795

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5.7 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.6 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E2C59C

#9CB9E2

Analogous

#E2A29C

#E2C59C

#DCE29C

Triadic

#E2C59C

#9CE2C5

#C59CE2

Split-Complementary

#E2C59C

#9CDCE2

#A29CE2

Tetradic

#E2C59C

#9CE2A2

#9CB9E2

#E29CDC

Monochromatic

#B27D34

#D1A261

#E2C59C

#F4E8D7

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#E2C59C

#B9E29C

#9CB9E2

#C59CE2

Compound

#E2C59C

#DCE29C

#9CB9E2

#A29CE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D1B0

#EBDCC7

#F1EAE0

Darker

#D4A35E

#A9742A

#644416

Saturation

#CAC1B5

#E2C59C

#F1C78E

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2C59C

#D7CC9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2C59C

#CACAA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2C59C

#E4C0C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Faint Fawn 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

#E9C090

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2C59C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C5B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#779BCE

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: #E2C59C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2C59C;

CSS Variable

--color-faint-fawn: #E2C59C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faint-fawn': '#E2C59C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2C59C] text-[#E2C59C]

SCSS

$faint-fawn: #E2C59C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C59C?

#E2C59C is Faint Fawn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2C59C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faint Fawn?

Faint Fawn 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 Faint Fawn?

Faint Fawn 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 Faint Fawn?

You can download Faint Fawn 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 Faint Fawn?

The hex code is #E2C59C. In RGB it's 226, 197, 156, and in HSL it's 35°, 55%, 75%.

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