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Hush Puppy

#E4B095

RGB 228, 176, 149 · HSL 21°, 59%, 74% · CMYK 0, 23, 35, 11

Hush Puppy is #E4B095 in HEX — rgb(228, 176, 149), hsl(21°, 59%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 35%, 11%).

Hush Puppy pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 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#E4B095

RGB228, 176, 149

HSL21°, 59%, 74%

HSV21°, 35%, 89%

CMYK0, 23, 35, 11

Decimal14987413

CSS RGBrgb(228, 176, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 59%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hush Puppy 1199-4

Exact match

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 2.1 · #E3B091

Hallman-Lindsay

Bedtime Story 1009

ΔE 2.8 · #E1B090

Benjamin Moore

Peach 2175-50

ΔE 2.9 · #EBB69E

Vista Paint

Ancient Inca K-1076

ΔE 3 · #E7B69E

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 3.9 · #DEB29A

Behr

Salmon Sand QE-02

ΔE 3.9 · #D8A890

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 4 · #E0B392

Dunn-Edwards

Seasonal Beige DE5213

ΔE 4.2 · #E6B99F

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 4.8 · #DAA48E

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 7.2 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.6 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.3 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#E4B095

#96C8E4

Analogous

#E496A1

#E4B095

#E4D896

Triadic

#E4B095

#96E4B1

#B196E4

Split-Complementary

#E4B095

#96E4D8

#96A1E4

Tetradic

#E4B095

#A1E496

#96C8E4

#D896E4

Monochromatic

#B25C2E

#D48459

#E4B095

#F3DED2

#FAF0EB

Rectangle

#E4B095

#C8E496

#96C8E4

#B196E4

Compound

#E4B095

#E4D896

#96C8E4

#96A1E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9C1AB

#EBD1C3

#F1E5DE

Darker

#D78457

#AB5424

#653013

Saturation

#C8B9B1

#E4B196

#F1AD88

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4B095

#CCC294

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4B095

#BABA99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4B095

#E4ADB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hush Puppy 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

#EAB18B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4B095

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B6AF

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.

#71AFD0

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: #E4B095;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4B095;

CSS Variable

--color-hush-puppy: #E4B095;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hush-puppy': '#E4B095' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4B095] text-[#E4B095]

SCSS

$hush-puppy: #E4B095;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4B095?

#E4B095 is Hush Puppy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E4B095 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hush Puppy?

Hush Puppy 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 Hush Puppy?

Hush Puppy 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 Hush Puppy?

You can download Hush Puppy 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 Hush Puppy?

The hex code is #E4B095. In RGB it's 228, 176, 149, and in HSL it's 21°, 59%, 74%.

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