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Persian

#E7B88A

RGB 231, 184, 138 · HSL 30°, 66%, 72% · CMYK 0, 20, 40, 9

Persian is #E7B88A in HEX — rgb(231, 184, 138), hsl(30°, 66%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 40%, 9%).

Persian pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 66%, 72%. 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#E7B88A

RGB231, 184, 138

HSL30°, 66%, 72%

HSV30°, 40%, 91%

CMYK0, 20, 40, 9

Decimal15186058

CSS RGBrgb(231, 184, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 66%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Persian 117

Exact match

Valspar

Fragrant Coriander 3002-6A

ΔE 0.5 · #E7B98B

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Vessel SW7677

ΔE 1.4 · #EABA8A

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E0B486

Behr

Apple Turnover M250-3

ΔE 2.7 · #EBBF91

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 3.3 · #F1BF8E

Vista Paint

Bread Puddling C-994

ΔE 4.4 · #E9BE96

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 4.5 · #DAAF7D

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 4.6 · #E1BB87

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 4.6 · #EABE97

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 5.1 · #E8B793

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.5 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.5 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.3 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 10.4 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#E7B88A

#88B8E7

Analogous

#E78888

#E7B88A

#E7E788

Triadic

#E7B88A

#88E7B8

#B888E7

Split-Complementary

#E7B88A

#88E7E7

#8888E7

Tetradic

#E7B88A

#88E788

#88B8E7

#E788E7

Monochromatic

#B26B24

#DA9149

#E7B88A

#F4DEC8

#FBF2EA

Rectangle

#E7B88A

#B8E788

#88B8E7

#B888E7

Compound

#E7B88A

#E7E788

#88B8E7

#8888E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECC6A0

#ECD4BC

#F2E6DA

Darker

#DE9348

#AE651C

#673B0E

Saturation

#C6B8A9

#E7B888

#F3B87C

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7B88A

#D3C68A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7B88A

#C1C191

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7B88A

#E8B3B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Persian 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

#EDB783

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7B88A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DABCA7

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.

#659CD4

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: #E7B88A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7B88A;

CSS Variable

--color-persian: #E7B88A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persian': '#E7B88A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7B88A] text-[#E7B88A]

SCSS

$persian: #E7B88A;

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#E6B789 · ΔE 0.4

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#E7B388 · ΔE 2.8

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#DAAE85 · ΔE 4.7

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#D8B281 · ΔE 4.9

Beeswax

#EEB783 · ΔE 5.0

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#E8B981 · ΔE 5.1

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#D5AE83 · ΔE 5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7B88A?

#E7B88A is Persian, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7B88A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Persian?

Persian 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 Persian?

Persian 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 Persian?

You can download Persian 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 Persian?

The hex code is #E7B88A. In RGB it's 231, 184, 138, and in HSL it's 30°, 66%, 72%.

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