ORANGES

Master Round Yellow

#E78303

RGB 231, 131, 3 · HSL 34°, 97%, 46% · CMYK 0, 43, 99, 9

Master Round Yellow is #E78303 in HEX — rgb(231, 131, 3), hsl(34°, 97%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 99%, 9%).

Master Round Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 97%, 46%. 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#E78303

RGB231, 131, 3

HSL34°, 97%, 46%

HSV34°, 99%, 91%

CMYK0, 43, 99, 9

Decimal15172355

CSS RGBrgb(231, 131, 3)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 97%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 5.3 · #F88F21

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 5.9 · #F89026

Behr

Status Bronze 280B-7

ΔE 6.1 · #DE7709

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2017-10

ΔE 6.2 · #FA8B0D

Dulux

Winter Orange S11H8

ΔE 7.2 · #EF9029

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 7.7 · #F59724

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 8 · #FF8D28

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 8.7 · #EB882C

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 9.6 · #FF990E

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 9.7 · #ED760E

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 10.9 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 13.2 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 14.2 · #EF913E

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 24.6 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 25.3 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 32.7 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#E78303

#0466E7

Analogous

#E71304

#E78303

#D8E704

Triadic

#E78303

#04E784

#8404E7

Split-Complementary

#E78303

#04D8E7

#1304E7

Tetradic

#E78303

#04E713

#0466E7

#E704D8

Monochromatic

#502E01

#9C5902

#E78303

#FCA83B

#FDCA86

Rectangle

#E78303

#66E704

#0466E7

#8404E7

Compound

#E78303

#D8E704

#0466E7

#1304E7

Variations

Lighter

#FC9F26

#F1B568

#F0D3AE

Darker

#BC6A00

#814900

#4B2B00

Saturation

#977A53

#E78404

#E98502

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E78303

#BDAA00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E78303

#9A9A31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E78303

#E77C88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Master Round Yellow 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

#ED8F1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E78303

Daylight 5500K

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

#DA9442

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1459B3

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #E78303;

CSS — background

background-color: #E78303;

CSS Variable

--color-master-round-yellow: #E78303;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'master-round-yellow': '#E78303' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E78303] text-[#E78303]

SCSS

$master-round-yellow: #E78303;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E78303?

#E78303 is Master Round Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E78303 warm or cool?

Master Round Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Master Round Yellow?

Master Round Yellow 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 Master Round Yellow?

Master Round Yellow 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 Master Round Yellow?

You can download Master Round Yellow 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 Master Round Yellow?

The hex code is #E78303. In RGB it's 231, 131, 3, and in HSL it's 34°, 97%, 46%.

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