ORANGES

Beehive

#E3B776

RGB 227, 183, 118 · HSL 36°, 66%, 68% · CMYK 0, 19, 48, 11

Beehive is #E3B776 in HEX — rgb(227, 183, 118), hsl(36°, 66%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 48%, 11%).

Beehive pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 66%, 68%. 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#E3B776

RGB227, 183, 118

HSL36°, 66%, 68%

HSV36°, 48%, 89%

CMYK0, 19, 48, 11

Decimal14923638

CSS RGBrgb(227, 183, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 66%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Beehive M270-5

Exact match

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 1.3 · #DFB575

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 1.5 · #DFB674

Benjamin Moore

Dorset HC-8

ΔE 2.3 · #DEB774

PPG

Tesoros 17-20

ΔE 2.3 · #DFB170

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 3 · #E6B771

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 3.3 · #E7BF7B

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Gold SW2831

ΔE 3.4 · #EBB875

Vista Paint

West Warwick K-538

ΔE 3.7 · #E8BB73

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 3.7 · #EFC07F

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.7 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 5.5 · #F3C683

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.9 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.9 · #DFBD87

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#E3B776

#78A3E3

Analogous

#E38278

#E3B776

#D8E378

Triadic

#E3B776

#78E3B8

#B878E3

Split-Complementary

#E3B776

#78D8E3

#8278E3

Tetradic

#E3B776

#78E382

#78A3E3

#E378D8

Monochromatic

#A16E21

#D69738

#E3B776

#F0D9B7

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#E3B776

#A3E378

#78A3E3

#B878E3

Compound

#E3B776

#D8E378

#78A3E3

#8278E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9C693

#EAD4B3

#F0E5D5

Darker

#DB9B3A

#A56D1A

#62400D

Saturation

#BEB19D

#E3B878

#F1BB6A

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B776

#D2C376

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B776

#BFBF81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B776

#E5B0B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beehive 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

#EAB674

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B776

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7BB98

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.

#5787D0

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: #E3B776;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B776;

CSS Variable

--color-beehive: #E3B776;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beehive': '#E3B776' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B776] text-[#E3B776]

SCSS

$beehive: #E3B776;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B776?

#E3B776 is Beehive, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B776 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beehive?

Beehive 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 Beehive?

Beehive 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 Beehive?

You can download Beehive 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 Beehive?

The hex code is #E3B776. In RGB it's 227, 183, 118, and in HSL it's 36°, 66%, 68%.

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