ORANGES

Outgoing Orange

#E6955F

RGB 230, 149, 95 · HSL 24°, 73%, 64% · CMYK 0, 35, 59, 10

Outgoing Orange is #E6955F in HEX — rgb(230, 149, 95), hsl(24°, 73%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 59%, 10%).

Outgoing Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 73%, 64%. 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#E6955F

RGB230, 149, 95

HSL24°, 73%, 64%

HSV24°, 59%, 90%

CMYK0, 35, 59, 10

Decimal15111519

CSS RGBrgb(230, 149, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 73%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

Exact match

PPG

Carrot Cake 1198-5

ΔE 3.6 · #DC8C59

Behr

Sweet Curry M230-5

ΔE 3.6 · #EE9E6A

Vista Paint

Cimarron Trail K-601

ΔE 4.7 · #EB905B

Kilz

Bright Marigold TB-95

ΔE 4.9 · #D68A53

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 5 · #D88950

Valspar

Orange Pecan 2003-1B

ΔE 5.2 · #EF9A6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 5.4 · #E98D5B

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 6.2 · #DE9351

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 2157-30

ΔE 6.2 · #D99151

Dunn-Edwards

Brushed Clay DE5243

ΔE 6.6 · #DB9351

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.3 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.3 · #CF8744

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.1 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 19.4 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#E6955F

#60B1E6

Analogous

#E6606E

#E6955F

#E6D960

Triadic

#E6955F

#60E696

#9660E6

Split-Complementary

#E6955F

#60E6D9

#606EE6

Tetradic

#E6955F

#6EE660

#60B1E6

#D960E6

Monochromatic

#964A17

#D86B22

#E6955F

#F1C2A2

#FBEDE5

Rectangle

#E6955F

#B1E660

#60B1E6

#9660E6

Compound

#E6955F

#E6D960

#60B1E6

#606EE6

Variations

Lighter

#EBAB80

#EAC1A6

#EFDCCE

Darker

#E26F23

#A24B12

#602B08

Saturation

#B79F8F

#E69660

#F39354

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6955F

#C2B35C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6955F

#A7A768

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6955F

#E69099

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Outgoing 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

#EC9C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6955F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9A187

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.

#4399D3

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: #E6955F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6955F;

CSS Variable

--color-outgoing-orange: #E6955F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'outgoing-orange': '#E6955F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6955F] text-[#E6955F]

SCSS

$outgoing-orange: #E6955F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6955F?

#E6955F is Outgoing Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6955F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Outgoing Orange?

Outgoing 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 Outgoing Orange?

Outgoing 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 Outgoing Orange?

You can download Outgoing 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 Outgoing Orange?

The hex code is #E6955F. In RGB it's 230, 149, 95, and in HSL it's 24°, 73%, 64%.

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