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Glen

#E3AE4B

RGB 227, 174, 75 · HSL 39°, 73%, 59% · CMYK 0, 23, 67, 11

Glen is #E3AE4B in HEX — rgb(227, 174, 75), hsl(39°, 73%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 67%, 11%).

Glen pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 73%, 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#E3AE4B

RGB227, 174, 75

HSL39°, 73%, 59%

HSV39°, 67%, 89%

CMYK0, 23, 67, 11

Decimal14921291

CSS RGBrgb(227, 174, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 73%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

ΔE 1.1 · #E2AE4D

Vista Paint

Lemon Essence C-933

ΔE 1.9 · #DEAC4B

Dunn-Edwards

Lion's Mane DE5319

ΔE 2.5 · #E8AF49

Dulux

Aztec Glimmer S13H7

ΔE 2.7 · #E7AE47

PPG

Oro De Maya 17-19

ΔE 2.8 · #EBB454

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 2.9 · #E1B047

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 3.3 · #E4A94A

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 5.2 · #D3A746

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 5.8 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.8 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.5 · #DBB651

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 7.7 · #EFA94A

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 8.5 · #FCC266

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.3 · #ECC363

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

#E3AE4B

#4A80E3

Analogous

#E3614A

#E3AE4B

#CCE34A

Triadic

#E3AE4B

#4AE3AD

#AD4AE3

Split-Complementary

#E3AE4B

#4ACCE3

#614AE3

Tetradic

#E3AE4B

#4AE361

#4A80E3

#E34ACC

Monochromatic

#805A14

#C2891E

#E3AE4B

#EDCB8C

#F7E9CE

Rectangle

#E3AE4B

#80E34A

#4A80E3

#AD4AE3

Compound

#E3AE4B

#CCE34A

#4A80E3

#614AE3

Variations

Lighter

#E8BE6E

#E7CC99

#EDE0C8

Darker

#D5941C

#956710

#593C08

Saturation

#AD9D80

#E3AD4A

#F1B23C

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3AE4B

#CFBD4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3AE4B

#B8B860

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3AE4B

#E5A4AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Glen 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

#EAAF53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3AE4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B478

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.

#3168CF

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: #E3AE4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3AE4B;

CSS Variable

--color-glen: #E3AE4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glen': '#E3AE4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3AE4B] text-[#E3AE4B]

SCSS

$glen: #E3AE4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3AE4B?

#E3AE4B is Glen, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E3AE4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glen?

Glen 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 Glen?

Glen 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 Glen?

You can download Glen 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 Glen?

The hex code is #E3AE4B. In RGB it's 227, 174, 75, and in HSL it's 39°, 73%, 59%.

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