ORANGES

Startling Orange

#E56131

RGB 229, 97, 49 · HSL 16°, 78%, 55% · CMYK 0, 58, 79, 10

Startling Orange is #E56131 in HEX — rgb(229, 97, 49), hsl(16°, 78%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 79%, 10%).

Startling Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 78%, 55%. 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#E56131

RGB229, 97, 49

HSL16°, 78%, 55%

HSV16°, 79%, 90%

CMYK0, 58, 79, 10

Decimal15032625

CSS RGBrgb(229, 97, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 78%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 1.4 · #E3622F

Behr

Japanese Koi P210-7

ΔE 2.4 · #E35C2B

Dulux

Full Of Life S09H8

ΔE 3.4 · #DE592F

Benjamin Moore

Rumba 2014-20

ΔE 4.4 · #F06631

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 4.5 · #DE5730

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 4.8 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 5.2 · #E66C35

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 5.9 · #F15E34

RAL

Signal Orange 2010

ΔE 7.7 · #D84B20

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.1 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.7 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 12.5 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 13 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14.6 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 20.8 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 21.2 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#E56131

#33B6E6

Analogous

#E6335D

#E56131

#E6BC33

Triadic

#E56131

#33E662

#6233E6

Split-Complementary

#E56131

#33E6BC

#335DE6

Tetradic

#E56131

#5DE633

#33B6E6

#BC33E6

Monochromatic

#71290E

#B64116

#E56131

#EE9777

#F7CBBB

Rectangle

#E56131

#B6E633

#33B6E6

#6233E6

Compound

#E56131

#E6BC33

#33B6E6

#335DE6

Variations

Lighter

#EB825C

#E8A58D

#EDCDC1

Darker

#CC4514

#8F2E0B

#551A05

Saturation

#A78071

#E66233

#F25D26

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

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.09:1

Deuteranopia

#E56131

#AD9D25

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E56131

#84843A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E56131

#E3616D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Startling Orange 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

#EB7540

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E56131

Daylight 5500K

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

#D87A64

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#289CC6

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: #E56131;

CSS — background

background-color: #E56131;

CSS Variable

--color-startling-orange: #E56131;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'startling-orange': '#E56131' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E56131] text-[#E56131]

SCSS

$startling-orange: #E56131;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E56131?

#E56131 is Startling Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E56131 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Startling Orange?

Startling Orange 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 Startling Orange?

Startling Orange 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 Startling Orange?

You can download Startling Orange 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 Startling Orange?

The hex code is #E56131. In RGB it's 229, 97, 49, and in HSL it's 16°, 78%, 55%.

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