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Autumn Gourd

#E6AE76

RGB 230, 174, 118 · HSL 30°, 69%, 68% · CMYK 0, 24, 49, 10

Autumn Gourd is #E6AE76 in HEX — rgb(230, 174, 118), hsl(30°, 69%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 49%, 10%).

Autumn Gourd pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 69%, 68%. 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#E6AE76

RGB230, 174, 118

HSL30°, 69%, 68%

HSV30°, 49%, 90%

CMYK0, 24, 49, 10

Decimal15117942

CSS RGBrgb(230, 174, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 69%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Yucatan DE5269

ΔE 1.1 · #E9AF78

Sherwin-Williams

Viva Gold SW6367

ΔE 1.4 · #E3AC72

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 2.4 · #E2AC78

Behr

Terra Sol QE-20

ΔE 2.5 · #E7B37C

Valspar

Honey Tea 2008-4A

ΔE 2.6 · #EEB47A

Kilz

Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02

ΔE 3 · #E7B479

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 3.1 · #F0B67E

Vista Paint

Mom's Apple Pie C-987

ΔE 3.7 · #E8B67E

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 4.1 · #EAB781

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 4.3 · #E5A96B

Benjamin Moore

Beeswax 2157-40

ΔE 4.4 · #EFB884

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 4.7 · #F2B985

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.1 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 10.1 · #DCB771

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.3 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#E6AE76

#75ADE6

Analogous

#E67575

#E6AE76

#E6E675

Triadic

#E6AE76

#75E6AD

#AD75E6

Split-Complementary

#E6AE76

#75E6E6

#7575E6

Tetradic

#E6AE76

#75E675

#75ADE6

#E675E6

Monochromatic

#A4611E

#DA8734

#E6AE76

#F2D4B6

#FBF2E9

Rectangle

#E6AE76

#ADE675

#75ADE6

#AD75E6

Compound

#E6AE76

#E6E675

#75ADE6

#7575E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBBE91

#EBCEB1

#F0E2D5

Darker

#DF8B36

#A85F17

#64370B

Saturation

#BEAD9D

#E6AD75

#F2AD68

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6AE76

#CEC075

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6AE76

#B9B97F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6AE76

#E7A8AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn Gourd 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

#ECAF74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6AE76

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9B498

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.

#5493D3

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: #E6AE76;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6AE76;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-gourd: #E6AE76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-gourd': '#E6AE76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6AE76] text-[#E6AE76]

SCSS

$autumn-gourd: #E6AE76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6AE76?

#E6AE76 is Autumn Gourd, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6AE76 warm or cool?

Autumn Gourd reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn Gourd?

Autumn Gourd 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 Autumn Gourd?

Autumn Gourd 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 Autumn Gourd?

You can download Autumn Gourd 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 Autumn Gourd?

The hex code is #E6AE76. In RGB it's 230, 174, 118, and in HSL it's 30°, 69%, 68%.

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