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Gamboge

#E7B372

RGB 231, 179, 114 · HSL 33°, 71%, 68% · CMYK 0, 23, 51, 9

Gamboge is #E7B372 in HEX — rgb(231, 179, 114), hsl(33°, 71%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 51%, 9%).

Gamboge pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 71%, 68%. 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#E7B372

RGB231, 179, 114

HSL33°, 71%, 68%

HSV33°, 51%, 91%

CMYK0, 23, 51, 9

Decimal15184754

CSS RGBrgb(231, 179, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 71%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gamboge CW-285

Exact match

Behr

Pyramid Gold PPU6-4

ΔE 0.9 · #E6B473

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 1.6 · #E7B576

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Gold SW2831

ΔE 1.9 · #EBB875

PPG

Bold Butterscotch 12-08

ΔE 2.2 · #E6B570

Dunn-Edwards

Paloma Tan DE5297

ΔE 2.5 · #E9B679

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 3 · #F0B87A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 3.2 · #E6B771

Valspar

Buttered Hazelnut 3001-3C

ΔE 3.3 · #ECB276

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 4.8 · #E5A96B

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 5 · #EFC07F

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.2 · #F0B67E

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.7 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.6 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.2 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#E7B372

#73A8E7

Analogous

#E77973

#E7B372

#E2E773

Triadic

#E7B372

#73E7B3

#B373E7

Split-Complementary

#E7B372

#73E2E7

#7973E7

Tetradic

#E7B372

#73E779

#73A8E7

#E773E2

Monochromatic

#A6681C

#DC9032

#E7B372

#F2D7B5

#FBF3E9

Rectangle

#E7B372

#A8E773

#73A8E7

#B373E7

Compound

#E7B372

#E2E773

#73A8E7

#7973E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECC28F

#ECD1B0

#F1E4D4

Darker

#E19334

#AA6715

#653C0A

Saturation

#BFAF9C

#E7B373

#F3B468

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7B372

#D2C371

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7B372

#BDBD7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7B372

#E9ACB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gamboge 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

#EDB371

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7B372

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAB895

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.

#528DD4

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: #E7B372;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7B372;

CSS Variable

--color-gamboge: #E7B372;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gamboge': '#E7B372' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7B372] text-[#E7B372]

SCSS

$gamboge: #E7B372;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7B372?

#E7B372 is Gamboge, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7B372 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gamboge?

Gamboge 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 Gamboge?

Gamboge 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 Gamboge?

You can download Gamboge 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 Gamboge?

The hex code is #E7B372. In RGB it's 231, 179, 114, and in HSL it's 33°, 71%, 68%.

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