ORANGES
Gamboge
#E49B0F
Gamboge is #E49B0F in HEX — rgb(228, 155, 15), hsl(39°, 88%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 93%, 11%).
Gamboge pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 88%, 48%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Maize Yellow 1006
Dulux
Indulgent Yellow S13H9
Vista Paint
Lemon Dream C-941
Hallman-Lindsay
Lemon Dream 942
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold SW6904
Benjamin Moore
Yellow 2155-30
Behr
Glorious Gold 300B-6
Valspar
Golden Castle 3004-3A
Dunn-Edwards
Ripe Pumpkin DE5307
Kobra
Yellow 10
Colorhouse
Aspire .06 Aspire-06
PPG
Fall Gold 1205-7
Kilz
Aloha LH240
IKEA
IKEA124 124
Dutch Boy
Ivory White VS-9116
Farrow & Ball
Babouche 223
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
40/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Gamboge 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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 · Doors · Mouldings
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E49B0F?
#E49B0F is Gamboge, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.
Is #E49B0F warm or cool?
Gamboge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Gamboge?
Gamboge 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 Gamboge?
Gamboge 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 Gamboge?
You can download Gamboge 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 Gamboge?
The hex code is #E49B0F. In RGB it's 228, 155, 15, and in HSL it's 39°, 88%, 48%.
