ORANGES

Ember Glow

#E6A88D

RGB 230, 168, 141 · HSL 18°, 64%, 73% · CMYK 0, 27, 39, 10

Ember Glow is #E6A88D in HEX — rgb(230, 168, 141), hsl(18°, 64%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 39%, 10%).

Ember Glow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 64%, 73%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E6A88D

RGB230, 168, 141

HSL18°, 64%, 73%

HSV18°, 39%, 90%

CMYK0, 27, 39, 10

Decimal15116429

CSS RGBrgb(230, 168, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 64%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 1.4 · #E9AA91

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #E7A993

Vista Paint

Pale Terra C-1057

ΔE 2.8 · #EAAA94

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 3.5 · #E1A590

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 3.8 · #EAAA96

Benjamin Moore

Farmer's 054

ΔE 4.5 · #D99F88

Behr

Trick Or Treat M220-4

ΔE 4.5 · #EEAC8A

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 4.7 · #F0B599

Sherwin-Williams

Windswept Canyon SW9010

ΔE 5.7 · #DBA480

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.4 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 12.4 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.7 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.7 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.7 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E6A88D

#8ECCE6

Analogous

#E68EA0

#E6A88D

#E6D58E

Triadic

#E6A88D

#8EE6A9

#A98EE6

Split-Complementary

#E6A88D

#8EE6D5

#8EA0E6

Tetradic

#E6A88D

#A0E68E

#8ECCE6

#D58EE6

Monochromatic

#B45227

#D8784F

#E6A88D

#F4D9CD

#FAEFEA

Rectangle

#E6A88D

#CCE68E

#8ECCE6

#A98EE6

Compound

#E6A88D

#E6D58E

#8ECCE6

#8EA0E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBBAA5

#ECCDBF

#F2E3DC

Darker

#DC784E

#AE4A1E

#672A10

Saturation

#C7B5AD

#E6A98E

#F3A482

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6A88D

#C9BE8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6A88D

#B5B591

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6A88D

#E6A6AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ember Glow 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

#ECAB85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6A88D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9B0A9

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.

#6AB3D3

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: #E6A88D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6A88D;

CSS Variable

--color-ember-glow: #E6A88D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ember-glow': '#E6A88D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6A88D] text-[#E6A88D]

SCSS

$ember-glow: #E6A88D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6A88D?

#E6A88D is Ember Glow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6A88D warm or cool?

Ember Glow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ember Glow?

Ember Glow 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 Ember Glow?

Ember Glow 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 Ember Glow?

You can download Ember Glow 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 Ember Glow?

The hex code is #E6A88D. In RGB it's 230, 168, 141, and in HSL it's 18°, 64%, 73%.

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