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Venice Square

#E6C591

RGB 230, 197, 145 · HSL 37°, 63%, 74% · CMYK 0, 14, 37, 10

Venice Square is #E6C591 in HEX — rgb(230, 197, 145), hsl(37°, 63%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 37%, 10%).

Venice Square pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 63%, 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#E6C591

RGB230, 197, 145

HSL37°, 63%, 74%

HSV37°, 37%, 90%

CMYK0, 14, 37, 10

Decimal15123857

CSS RGBrgb(230, 197, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 63%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Venice Square 919

Exact match

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 0.6 · #E5C590

Valspar

Cloudy Sunset 3005-8A

ΔE 0.9 · #E4C38E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 1.2 · #E3C28D

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C28D

Sherwin-Williams

Sequin SW6394

ΔE 1.6 · #E1C28D

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 1.8 · #E2C592

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 1.8 · #E1C290

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 2.7 · #EECC96

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E3C293

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.2 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 3.2 · #EFCD96

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 3.9 · #E1BB87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E6C591

#93B3E6

Analogous

#E69D93

#E6C591

#DDE693

Triadic

#E6C591

#93E6C6

#C693E6

Split-Complementary

#E6C591

#93DDE6

#9D93E6

Tetradic

#E6C591

#93E69D

#93B3E6

#E693DD

Monochromatic

#B7812A

#D8A655

#E6C591

#F5E7D1

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#E6C591

#B3E693

#93B3E6

#C693E6

Compound

#E6C591

#DDE693

#93B3E6

#9D93E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBD2A9

#EDDCC2

#F2EADE

Darker

#DCA752

#B07920

#684711

Saturation

#C9C0B0

#E6C693

#F3C987

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6C591

#DACD91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6C591

#CBCB99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6C591

#E8BFC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Venice Square 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

#ECC088

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6C591

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9C5AC

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.

#6E95D3

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: #E6C591;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6C591;

CSS Variable

--color-venice-square: #E6C591;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venice-square': '#E6C591' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6C591] text-[#E6C591]

SCSS

$venice-square: #E6C591;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6C591?

#E6C591 is Venice Square, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6C591 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venice Square?

Venice Square 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 Venice Square?

Venice Square 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 Venice Square?

You can download Venice Square 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 Venice Square?

The hex code is #E6C591. In RGB it's 230, 197, 145, and in HSL it's 37°, 63%, 74%.

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