ORANGES
Brioche
#E7A870
Brioche is #E7A870 in HEX — rgb(231, 168, 112), hsl(28°, 71%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 52%, 9%).
Brioche pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 71%, 67%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Valspar
Brioche 3001-5B
Behr
Squash Bisque M240-5
Benjamin Moore
Soft 2166-40
Dutch Boy
Bacon Beige VS-9202
Vista Paint
Taste of Summer C-981
Dunn-Edwards
Yucatan DE5269
Sherwin-Williams
Viva Gold SW6367
Hallman-Lindsay
Taste Of Summer 982
Dulux
Evening Sunset S10G5
PPG
Buffalo Trail 1202-5
IKEA
IKEA070 70
Kilz
Squeaky Toy LD130-02
Colorhouse
Sprout .02 Sprout-02
Kobra
Pink 18
Farrow & Ball
India Yellow 66
RAL
Sand Yellow 1002
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
46/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Brioche 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E7A870?
#E7A870 is Brioche, a soft orange with a warm undertone.
Is #E7A870 warm or cool?
Brioche reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Brioche?
Brioche 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 Brioche?
Brioche 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 Brioche?
You can download Brioche 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 Brioche?
The hex code is #E7A870. In RGB it's 231, 168, 112, and in HSL it's 28°, 71%, 67%.
