ORANGES

Ancient Inca

#E3AF8E

RGB 227, 175, 142 · HSL 23°, 60%, 72% · CMYK 0, 23, 37, 11

Ancient Inca is #E3AF8E in HEX — rgb(227, 175, 142), hsl(23°, 60%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 37%, 11%).

Ancient Inca pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 60%, 72%. 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#E3AF8E

RGB227, 175, 142

HSL23°, 60%, 72%

HSV23°, 37%, 89%

CMYK0, 23, 37, 11

Decimal14921614

CSS RGBrgb(227, 175, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 60%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 1.3 · #E3B091

Hallman-Lindsay

Bedtime Story 1009

ΔE 1.5 · #E1B090

Vista Paint

Bedtime Story C-1008

ΔE 1.7 · #E0B08F

Benjamin Moore

Indian CC-186

ΔE 2.4 · #DDAB87

Behr

Fresh Praline 280C-3

ΔE 2.9 · #ECB693

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 3.2 · #E8B793

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 3.2 · #E0B392

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 5.1 · #D5A285

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 5.2 · #F0BD9E

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 5.2 · #E6A88D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.1 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 9.3 · #F5C2AC

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.9 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.4 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 14 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#E3AF8E

#8DC2E2

Analogous

#E28D97

#E3AF8E

#E2D88D

Triadic

#E3AF8E

#8DE2AE

#AE8DE2

Split-Complementary

#E3AF8E

#8DE2D8

#8D97E2

Tetradic

#E3AF8E

#97E28D

#8DC2E2

#D88DE2

Monochromatic

#AB5C2B

#D38250

#E3AF8E

#F2D9CA

#FAF0EB

Rectangle

#E3AF8E

#C2E28D

#8DC2E2

#AE8DE2

Compound

#E3AF8E

#E2D88D

#8DC2E2

#8D97E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8BEA4

#EACFBE

#F1E4DC

Darker

#D7834F

#A85522

#633112

Saturation

#C4B5AB

#E2AE8D

#F1AA7E

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3AF8E

#CBC08D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3AF8E

#B9B993

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3AF8E

#E3ACB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancient Inca 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

#EAB086

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3AF8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B5AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#6AA8CF

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: #E3AF8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3AF8E;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-inca: #E3AF8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-inca': '#E3AF8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3AF8E] text-[#E3AF8E]

SCSS

$ancient-inca: #E3AF8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3AF8E?

#E3AF8E is Ancient Inca, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E3AF8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Inca?

Ancient Inca 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 Ancient Inca?

Ancient Inca 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 Ancient Inca?

You can download Ancient Inca 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 Ancient Inca?

The hex code is #E3AF8E. In RGB it's 227, 175, 142, and in HSL it's 23°, 60%, 72%.

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