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Laksa

#E6BF95

RGB 230, 191, 149 · HSL 31°, 62%, 74% · CMYK 0, 17, 35, 10

Laksa is #E6BF95 in HEX — rgb(230, 191, 149), hsl(31°, 62%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 10%).

Laksa pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 62%, 74%. 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#E6BF95

RGB230, 191, 149

HSL31°, 62%, 74%

HSV31°, 35%, 90%

CMYK0, 17, 35, 10

Decimal15122325

CSS RGBrgb(230, 191, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 62%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 1.3 · #E3BF94

Vista Paint

Bread Puddling C-994

ΔE 1.9 · #E9BE96

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 2.5 · #EABE97

Sherwin-Williams

Dakota Wheat SW9023

ΔE 3 · #E1BD8E

Behr

Apple Turnover M250-3

ΔE 3.1 · #EBBF91

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 3.4 · #E3C293

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 3.7 · #DDB994

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 1144

ΔE 3.9 · #E3C29D

Valspar

Johnny Cake 3001-6A

ΔE 4.1 · #F2C89A

PPG

Faint Fawn 1089-4

ΔE 4.5 · #E2C59C

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5 · #EFCB9B

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 5.4 · #F3CD9E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.5 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.5 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.3 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.2 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E6BF95

#94BBE6

Analogous

#E69594

#E6BF95

#E4E694

Triadic

#E6BF95

#94E6BE

#BE94E6

Split-Complementary

#E6BF95

#94E4E6

#9594E6

Tetradic

#E6BF95

#94E695

#94BBE6

#E694E4

Monochromatic

#B6732B

#D79956

#E6BF95

#F4E4D2

#FAF3EA

Rectangle

#E6BF95

#BBE694

#94BBE6

#BE94E6

Compound

#E6BF95

#E4E694

#94BBE6

#9594E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBCBA9

#ECD8C2

#F2E8DE

Darker

#DB9953

#AF6A21

#673E11

Saturation

#C9BDB0

#E6BE94

#F2BE87

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6BF95

#D6CA95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6BF95

#C6C69B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6BF95

#E7BABF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Laksa 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

#ECBC8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6BF95

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9C1AF

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.

#6F9FD2

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: #E6BF95;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6BF95;

CSS Variable

--color-laksa: #E6BF95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laksa': '#E6BF95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6BF95] text-[#E6BF95]

SCSS

$laksa: #E6BF95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6BF95?

#E6BF95 is Laksa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6BF95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laksa?

Laksa 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 Laksa?

Laksa 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 Laksa?

You can download Laksa 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 Laksa?

The hex code is #E6BF95. In RGB it's 230, 191, 149, and in HSL it's 31°, 62%, 74%.

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