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Dromedary

#E3BF94

RGB 227, 191, 148 · HSL 33°, 59%, 74% · CMYK 0, 16, 35, 11

Dromedary is #E3BF94 in HEX — rgb(227, 191, 148), hsl(33°, 59%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 35%, 11%).

Dromedary pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 59%, 74%. 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#E3BF94

RGB227, 191, 148

HSL33°, 59%, 74%

HSV33°, 35%, 89%

CMYK0, 16, 35, 11

Decimal14925716

CSS RGBrgb(227, 191, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 59%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dakota Wheat SW9023

ΔE 2.3 · #E1BD8E

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E3C293

Vista Paint

Mulled Cider C-243

ΔE 2.7 · #E2C39A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mulled Cider 244

ΔE 2.7 · #E3C39B

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #E0C298

PPG

Splash Of Honey 1088-4

ΔE 3.4 · #D8B98C

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 3.6 · #DDB994

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 1144

ΔE 3.7 · #E3C29D

Valspar

Sun Tan 3002-8A

ΔE 4.2 · #DCB995

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.8 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.2 · #E3C28D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.8 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 6.1 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E3BF94

#96B9E4

Analogous

#E49996

#E3BF94

#E0E496

Triadic

#E3BF94

#96E4C1

#C196E4

Split-Complementary

#E3BF94

#96E0E4

#9996E4

Tetradic

#E3BF94

#96E499

#96B9E4

#E496E0

Monochromatic

#B2772E

#D49D59

#E3BF94

#F3E5D2

#FAF3EB

Rectangle

#E3BF94

#B9E496

#96B9E4

#C196E4

Compound

#E3BF94

#E0E496

#96B9E4

#9996E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9CDAB

#EBD9C3

#F1E9DE

Darker

#D79D57

#AB6F24

#654013

Saturation

#C8BEB1

#E4C196

#F1C288

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3BF94

#D4C994

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3BF94

#C6C69A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3BF94

#E4BABF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dromedary 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

#EABC8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3BF94

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C1AE

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.

#719CD0

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: #E3BF94;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3BF94;

CSS Variable

--color-dromedary: #E3BF94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dromedary': '#E3BF94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3BF94] text-[#E3BF94]

SCSS

$dromedary: #E3BF94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3BF94?

#E3BF94 is Dromedary, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E3BF94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dromedary?

Dromedary 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 Dromedary?

Dromedary 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 Dromedary?

You can download Dromedary 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 Dromedary?

The hex code is #E3BF94. In RGB it's 227, 191, 148, and in HSL it's 33°, 59%, 74%.

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