ORANGES

New Orleans

#E4C385

RGB 228, 195, 133 · HSL 39°, 64%, 71% · CMYK 0, 14, 42, 11

New Orleans is #E4C385 in HEX — rgb(228, 195, 133), hsl(39°, 64%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 42%, 11%).

New Orleans pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 64%, 71%. 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#E4C385

RGB228, 195, 133

HSL39°, 64%, 71%

HSV39°, 42%, 89%

CMYK0, 14, 42, 11

Decimal14992261

CSS RGBrgb(228, 195, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 64%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tangy UL180-21

ΔE 1.2 · #E2C282

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E5C382

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 2.6 · #EAC385

Benjamin Moore

Maple CC-242

ΔE 2.7 · #E6C58C

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 2.8 · #E8C186

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 2.8 · #DCC182

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #DDBF85

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 3 · #DFBB7E

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 3.4 · #DDC17E

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 3.5 · #E5C28B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 4.1 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.4 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 5.3 · #ECD193

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.5 · #DCB771

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.5 · #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

#E4C385

#86A7E4

Analogous

#E49486

#E4C385

#D6E486

Triadic

#E4C385

#86E4C3

#C386E4

Split-Complementary

#E4C385

#86D6E4

#9486E4

Tetradic

#E4C385

#86E494

#86A7E4

#E486D6

Monochromatic

#AB7D26

#D7A447

#E4C385

#F2E2C4

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#E4C385

#A7E486

#86A7E4

#C386E4

Compound

#E4C385

#D6E486

#86A7E4

#9486E4

Variations

Lighter

#EACF9E

#EBDABA

#F1E9DA

Darker

#DBA747

#AA791D

#65470F

Saturation

#C3B9A7

#E4C386

#F2C778

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4C385

#D9CB85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4C385

#C9C98F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4C385

#E6BCC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

New Orleans 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

#EABF7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4C385

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C4A3

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.

#6389D1

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: #E4C385;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4C385;

CSS Variable

--color-new-orleans: #E4C385;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-orleans': '#E4C385' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4C385] text-[#E4C385]

SCSS

$new-orleans: #E4C385;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4C385?

#E4C385 is New Orleans, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E4C385 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Orleans?

New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

You can download New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

The hex code is #E4C385. In RGB it's 228, 195, 133, and in HSL it's 39°, 64%, 71%.

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