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Tangy

#E3C382

RGB 227, 195, 130 · HSL 40°, 63%, 70% · CMYK 0, 14, 43, 11

Tangy is #E3C382 in HEX — rgb(227, 195, 130), hsl(40°, 63%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 43%, 11%).

Tangy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 63%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E3C382

RGB227, 195, 130

HSL40°, 63%, 70%

HSV40°, 43%, 89%

CMYK0, 14, 43, 11

Decimal14926722

CSS RGBrgb(227, 195, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 63%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tangy UL180-21

ΔE 0.6 · #E2C282

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 0.9 · #E5C382

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 2.2 · #DDC17E

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 2.5 · #E2C681

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 2.6 · #DCC182

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 3.2 · #EAC385

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #DFC686

Benjamin Moore

Da 208

ΔE 3.4 · #E1C888

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3.7 · #EEC784

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 4 · #E8C186

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 5.1 · #E5C28B

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 5.6 · #ECD193

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.6 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.7 · #DFBD87

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E3C382

#82A2E3

Analogous

#E39282

#E3C382

#D3E382

Triadic

#E3C382

#82E3C3

#C382E3

Split-Complementary

#E3C382

#82D3E3

#9282E3

Tetradic

#E3C382

#82E392

#82A2E3

#E382D3

Monochromatic

#A67B26

#D5A444

#E3C382

#F1E1C1

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#E3C382

#A2E382

#82A2E3

#C382E3

Compound

#E3C382

#D3E382

#82A2E3

#9282E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8CF9B

#EAD9B9

#F0E8D8

Darker

#D9A845

#A6791E

#634710

Saturation

#C1B7A4

#E3C382

#F1C774

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C382

#D8CA82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C382

#C9C98D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C382

#E5BBC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tangy brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#EABF7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C382

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C4A1

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.

#6085CF

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: #E3C382;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C382;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy: #E3C382;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy': '#E3C382' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C382] text-[#E3C382]

SCSS

$tangy: #E3C382;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C382?

#E3C382 is Tangy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C382 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangy?

Tangy works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tangy?

Tangy pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tangy?

You can download Tangy 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 Tangy?

The hex code is #E3C382. In RGB it's 227, 195, 130, and in HSL it's 40°, 63%, 70%.

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