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Aegean Sky

#E48B59

RGB 228, 139, 89 · HSL 22°, 72%, 62% · CMYK 0, 39, 61, 11

Aegean Sky is #E48B59 in HEX — rgb(228, 139, 89), hsl(22°, 72%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 61%, 11%).

Aegean Sky pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 72%, 62%. 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#E48B59

RGB228, 139, 89

HSL22°, 72%, 62%

HSV22°, 61%, 89%

CMYK0, 39, 61, 11

Decimal14977881

CSS RGBrgb(228, 139, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 72%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 1.6 · #E98D5B

PPG

Indiana Clay 1195-6

ΔE 2.4 · #E88A5B

Vista Paint

Heat of Summer C-1024

ΔE 2.5 · #E88D57

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 2167-30

ΔE 2.7 · #DC8551

Behr

Copper River 260D-4

ΔE 3.7 · #EF915C

Valspar

Tangerine 2004-1B

ΔE 4.5 · #F2915E

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 4.8 · #E6955F

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 5.2 · #D88950

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 5.4 · #D37F50

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 6.6 · #E58F68

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Coral DE5173

ΔE 7 · #DA7C55

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 10.4 · #CF8744

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.7 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 12.4 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.2 · #D65F3D

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 19.4 · #A65E2E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#E48B59

#58B1E4

Analogous

#E4586B

#E48B59

#E4D158

Triadic

#E48B59

#58E48B

#8B58E4

Split-Complementary

#E48B59

#58E4D1

#586BE4

Tetradic

#E48B59

#6BE458

#58B1E4

#D158E4

Monochromatic

#8C4217

#CE6122

#E48B59

#EFB99A

#F9E7DC

Rectangle

#E48B59

#B1E458

#58B1E4

#8B58E4

Compound

#E48B59

#E4D158

#58B1E4

#586BE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9A37A

#E8BBA1

#EED9CC

Darker

#DE651F

#9C4512

#5C2709

Saturation

#B39989

#E48B58

#F1884B

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E48B59

#BCAD56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E48B59

#9F9F61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E48B59

#E48790

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aegean Sky 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

#EA955E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E48B59

Daylight 5500K

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

#D89A82

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.

#3D9AD0

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: #E48B59;

CSS — background

background-color: #E48B59;

CSS Variable

--color-aegean-sky: #E48B59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aegean-sky': '#E48B59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E48B59] text-[#E48B59]

SCSS

$aegean-sky: #E48B59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E48B59?

#E48B59 is Aegean Sky, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E48B59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aegean Sky?

Aegean Sky 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 Aegean Sky?

Aegean Sky 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 Aegean Sky?

You can download Aegean Sky 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 Aegean Sky?

The hex code is #E48B59. In RGB it's 228, 139, 89, and in HSL it's 22°, 72%, 62%.

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