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Celosia Orange

#E76A35

RGB 231, 106, 53 · HSL 18°, 79%, 56% · CMYK 0, 54, 77, 9

Celosia Orange is #E76A35 in HEX — rgb(231, 106, 53), hsl(18°, 79%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 77%, 9%).

Celosia Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 79%, 56%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E76A35

RGB231, 106, 53

HSL18°, 79%, 56%

HSV18°, 77%, 91%

CMYK0, 54, 77, 9

Decimal15166005

CSS RGBrgb(231, 106, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 79%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 1.4 · #E66C35

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 3.1 · #E3622F

Behr

Mandarin P210-6

ΔE 3.4 · #F1703F

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 3.4 · #EB7135

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 5.1 · #E47237

Benjamin Moore

Rumba 2014-20

ΔE 5.9 · #F06631

Dulux

Tangerine Bliss S08G8

ΔE 6.4 · #D85B30

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 6.5 · #F07B42

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 7.5 · #F0622F

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 9.6 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 10.4 · #EA7C4C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.7 · #D65F3D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 10.9 · #D95030

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 15.2 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 19.6 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 20.3 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#E76A35

#36B2E7

Analogous

#E7365A

#E76A35

#E7C436

Triadic

#E76A35

#36E76B

#6B36E7

Split-Complementary

#E76A35

#36E7C4

#365AE7

Tetradic

#E76A35

#5AE736

#36B2E7

#C436E7

Monochromatic

#772D0E

#BB4816

#E76A35

#EF9E7B

#F8D0BF

Rectangle

#E76A35

#B2E736

#36B2E7

#6B36E7

Compound

#E76A35

#E7C436

#36B2E7

#365AE7

Variations

Lighter

#EC895E

#E9AA8E

#EDCFC2

Darker

#D14C13

#93330A

#571D04

Saturation

#A98474

#E76B36

#F3672A

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#E76A35

#B1A12B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E76A35

#8A8A3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E76A35

#E66975

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Celosia Orange 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

#ED7C43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E76A35

Daylight 5500K

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

#DA8167

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#289ACB

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: #E76A35;

CSS — background

background-color: #E76A35;

CSS Variable

--color-celosia-orange: #E76A35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celosia-orange': '#E76A35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E76A35] text-[#E76A35]

SCSS

$celosia-orange: #E76A35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E76A35?

#E76A35 is Celosia Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E76A35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celosia Orange?

Celosia Orange 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 Celosia Orange?

Celosia Orange 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 Celosia Orange?

You can download Celosia Orange 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 Celosia Orange?

The hex code is #E76A35. In RGB it's 231, 106, 53, and in HSL it's 18°, 79%, 56%.

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