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Martian Colony

#E5750F

RGB 229, 117, 15 · HSL 29°, 88%, 48% · CMYK 0, 49, 93, 10

Martian Colony is #E5750F in HEX — rgb(229, 117, 15), hsl(29°, 88%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 93%, 10%).

Martian Colony pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 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

HEX#E5750F

RGB229, 117, 15

HSL29°, 88%, 48%

HSV29°, 93%, 90%

CMYK0, 49, 93, 10

Decimal15037711

CSS RGBrgb(229, 117, 15)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 88%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 3.4 · #ED760E

Behr

Status Bronze 280B-7

ΔE 4 · #DE7709

Benjamin Moore

Startling 2016-10

ΔE 4.7 · #F57D1C

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 5.9 · #F97F1E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 7.3 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 8.2 · #FF8830

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 8.8 · #EC8430

Dulux

Wild Mango SB7C5

ΔE 9.1 · #E5772D

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 10.1 · #F88F21

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 12.1 · #FF7700

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 12.5 · #FF963A

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 14.9 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 16 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19.5 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.9 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 30 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#E5750F

#0F7EE6

Analogous

#E60F12

#E5750F

#E6E30F

Triadic

#E5750F

#0FE677

#770FE6

Split-Complementary

#E5750F

#0FE6E3

#0F12E6

Tetradic

#E5750F

#12E60F

#0F7EE6

#E30FE6

Monochromatic

#562D06

#9E520A

#E5750F

#F49E4E

#F8C596

Rectangle

#E5750F

#7EE60F

#0F7EE6

#770FE6

Compound

#E5750F

#E6E30F

#0F7EE6

#0F12E6

Variations

Lighter

#F29238

#EBAD74

#EDD0B4

Darker

#BC5F07

#844102

#4E2600

Saturation

#9B795A

#E6770F

#ED7707

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#E5750F

#B5A300

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5750F

#90902E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5750F

#E4707D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Martian Colony 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

#EB8426

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5750F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8894B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1A6BB6

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 · 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

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: #E5750F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5750F;

CSS Variable

--color-martian-colony: #E5750F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'martian-colony': '#E5750F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5750F] text-[#E5750F]

SCSS

$martian-colony: #E5750F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5750F?

#E5750F is Martian Colony, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E5750F warm or cool?

Martian Colony reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Martian Colony?

Martian Colony 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 Martian Colony?

Martian Colony 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 Martian Colony?

You can download Martian Colony 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 Martian Colony?

The hex code is #E5750F. In RGB it's 229, 117, 15, and in HSL it's 29°, 88%, 48%.

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