ORANGES

Roasted Squash

#E6A255

RGB 230, 162, 85 · HSL 32°, 74%, 62% · CMYK 0, 30, 63, 10

Roasted Squash is #E6A255 in HEX — rgb(230, 162, 85), hsl(32°, 74%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 63%, 10%).

Roasted Squash pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 74%, 62%. 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#E6A255

RGB230, 162, 85

HSL32°, 74%, 62%

HSV32°, 63%, 90%

CMYK0, 30, 63, 10

Decimal15114837

CSS RGBrgb(230, 162, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 74%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Roasted Squash DE5278

Exact match

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 2.5 · #E09C52

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 3.3 · #E49B51

Dulux

Cheater S11G6

ΔE 3.7 · #EEAC5D

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 3.8 · #DF984E

Valspar

Toasted Honey 2006-1B

ΔE 3.9 · #EFA861

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 4.1 · #DC974D

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 4.3 · #F2AD62

Behr

Mac N Cheese M260-5

ΔE 5.4 · #E8AD5F

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 5.6 · #F4AF5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 5.8 · #E89952

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.1 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.6 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 8.6 · #EFA94A

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 10.4 · #CF8744

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#E6A255

#5699E6

Analogous

#E65B56

#E6A255

#E1E656

Triadic

#E6A255

#56E6A3

#A356E6

Split-Complementary

#E6A255

#56E1E6

#5B56E6

Tetradic

#E6A255

#56E65B

#5699E6

#E656E1

Monochromatic

#8E5615

#D17E1F

#E6A255

#F0C799

#FAECDC

Rectangle

#E6A255

#99E656

#5699E6

#A356E6

Compound

#E6A255

#E1E656

#5699E6

#5B56E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBB578

#E9C7A0

#EFDECC

Darker

#E1851C

#9E5C10

#5E3508

Saturation

#B4A089

#E6A356

#F2A44A

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6A255

#C9B953

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6A255

#B0B063

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6A255

#E79BA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Roasted Squash 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

#ECA65B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6A255

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9AB7F

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.

#3B81D2

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: #E6A255;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6A255;

CSS Variable

--color-roasted-squash: #E6A255;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roasted-squash': '#E6A255' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6A255] text-[#E6A255]

SCSS

$roasted-squash: #E6A255;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6A255?

#E6A255 is Roasted Squash, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6A255 warm or cool?

Roasted Squash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Roasted Squash?

Roasted Squash 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 Roasted Squash?

Roasted Squash 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 Roasted Squash?

You can download Roasted Squash 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 Roasted Squash?

The hex code is #E6A255. In RGB it's 230, 162, 85, and in HSL it's 32°, 74%, 62%.

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