ORANGES

Colorado Peach

#E6994C

RGB 230, 153, 76 · HSL 30°, 75%, 60% · CMYK 0, 33, 67, 10

Colorado Peach is #E6994C in HEX — rgb(230, 153, 76), hsl(30°, 75%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 67%, 10%).

Colorado Peach pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 75%, 60%. 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#E6994C

RGB230, 153, 76

HSL30°, 75%, 60%

HSV30°, 67%, 90%

CMYK0, 33, 67, 10

Decimal15112524

CSS RGBrgb(230, 153, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 75%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Peach DE5236

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 2.7 · #E49B51

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 2.8 · #E89952

Vista Paint

Japonica C-982

ΔE 2.9 · #E49750

Dulux

Golden Koi S11G7

ΔE 3.1 · #E99E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 3.4 · #DF984E

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 3.8 · #DE914A

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 4.3 · #DC974D

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 4.7 · #E38F43

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 5.6 · #ED9B44

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 8.5 · #CF8744

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.6 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.3 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.6 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#E6994C

#4C99E6

Analogous

#E64C4C

#E6994C

#E6E64C

Triadic

#E6994C

#4CE699

#994CE6

Split-Complementary

#E6994C

#4CE6E6

#4C4CE6

Tetradic

#E6994C

#4CE64C

#4C99E6

#E64CE6

Monochromatic

#864C13

#C9731D

#E6994C

#EFBF8F

#F9E6D2

Rectangle

#E6994C

#99E64C

#4C99E6

#994CE6

Compound

#E6994C

#E6E64C

#4C99E6

#4C4CE6

Variations

Lighter

#EBAD70

#E9C29B

#EEDBC9

Darker

#DB7A1A

#9A540F

#5B3107

Saturation

#B09982

#E6994C

#F29940

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6994C

#C5B449

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6994C

#A9A95B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6994C

#E7929C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Colorado Peach 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

#EC9F54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6994C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9A478

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.

#3282D2

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: #E6994C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6994C;

CSS Variable

--color-colorado-peach: #E6994C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colorado-peach': '#E6994C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6994C] text-[#E6994C]

SCSS

$colorado-peach: #E6994C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6994C?

#E6994C is Colorado Peach, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6994C warm or cool?

Colorado Peach reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Colorado Peach?

Colorado Peach 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 Colorado Peach?

Colorado Peach 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 Colorado Peach?

You can download Colorado Peach 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 Colorado Peach?

The hex code is #E6994C. In RGB it's 230, 153, 76, and in HSL it's 30°, 75%, 60%.

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