ORANGES

Celebration

#E6C17A

RGB 230, 193, 122 · HSL 39°, 68%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 47, 10

Celebration is #E6C17A in HEX — rgb(230, 193, 122), hsl(39°, 68%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 47%, 10%).

Celebration pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 68%, 69%. 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#E6C17A

RGB230, 193, 122

HSL39°, 68%, 69%

HSV39°, 47%, 90%

CMYK0, 16, 47, 10

Decimal15122810

CSS RGBrgb(230, 193, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 68%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

ΔE 0.6 · #E7C17B

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 1.9 · #E7BF7B

Benjamin Moore

York 2154-40

ΔE 2 · #EBC27D

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.7 · #ECC481

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 3 · #EFC980

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3.2 · #EEC784

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 3.2 · #EAC281

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 3.6 · #EFC87C

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.6 · #DCB771

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 3.6 · #F2CA83

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 4.4 · #F4C77F

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 6.1 · #EFC488

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.9 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.9 · #F0D181

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.5 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.3 · #D0C092

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

#E6C17A

#7AA0E6

Analogous

#E68A7A

#E6C17A

#D6E67A

Triadic

#E6C17A

#7AE6C0

#C07AE6

Split-Complementary

#E6C17A

#7AD6E6

#8A7AE6

Tetradic

#E6C17A

#7AE68A

#7AA0E6

#E67AD6

Monochromatic

#A77820

#D9A23A

#E6C17A

#F2DFBA

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#E6C17A

#A0E67A

#7AA0E6

#C07AE6

Compound

#E6C17A

#D6E67A

#7AA0E6

#8A7AE6

Variations

Lighter

#EBCD95

#EBD8B4

#F1E7D6

Darker

#DEA53B

#A97618

#64460C

Saturation

#C0B5A0

#E6C07A

#F2C46E

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

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6C17A

#D9CA7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6C17A

#C8C886

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6C17A

#E8B9C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Celebration 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

#ECBD77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6C17A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9C29B

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5983D3

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: #E6C17A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6C17A;

CSS Variable

--color-celebration: #E6C17A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celebration': '#E6C17A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6C17A] text-[#E6C17A]

SCSS

$celebration: #E6C17A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6C17A?

#E6C17A is Celebration, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6C17A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celebration?

Celebration 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 Celebration?

Celebration 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 Celebration?

You can download Celebration 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 Celebration?

The hex code is #E6C17A. In RGB it's 230, 193, 122, and in HSL it's 39°, 68%, 69%.

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