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Oats and Honey

#E7BF81

RGB 231, 191, 129 · HSL 36°, 68%, 71% · CMYK 0, 17, 44, 9

Oats and Honey is #E7BF81 in HEX — rgb(231, 191, 129), hsl(36°, 68%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 44%, 9%).

Oats and Honey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 68%, 71%. 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#E7BF81

RGB231, 191, 129

HSL36°, 68%, 71%

HSV36°, 44%, 91%

CMYK0, 17, 44, 9

Decimal15187841

CSS RGBrgb(231, 191, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 68%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Charismatic PPU6-14

ΔE 1.3 · #E7C181

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 1.5 · #EAC385

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 1.8 · #EAC281

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 1.8 · #E8C186

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 2.5 · #DFBB7E

Benjamin Moore

Amber 2159-40

ΔE 2.6 · #EDC080

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 2.6 · #EFC488

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.9 · #ECC481

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #F0C282

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 3.6 · #EFC07F

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3.6 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.1 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.4 · #DCB771

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.3 · #D9B27D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.5 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E7BF81

#83ABE7

Analogous

#E78D83

#E7BF81

#DDE783

Triadic

#E7BF81

#83E7BF

#BF83E7

Split-Complementary

#E7BF81

#83DDE7

#8D83E7

Tetradic

#E7BF81

#83E78D

#83ABE7

#E783DD

Monochromatic

#B07721

#DB9E43

#E7BF81

#F4E0C3

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#E7BF81

#ABE783

#83ABE7

#BF83E7

Compound

#E7BF81

#DDE783

#83ABE7

#8D83E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECCC9C

#ECD8B9

#F1E8D9

Darker

#DFA142

#AE7219

#67430D

Saturation

#C4B8A6

#E7BF83

#F3C177

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7BF81

#D8CA81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7BF81

#C7C78B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7BF81

#E9B8BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oats and Honey 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

#EDBC7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7BF81

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC1A0

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.

#5F8ED4

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: #E7BF81;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7BF81;

CSS Variable

--color-oats-and-honey: #E7BF81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oats-and-honey': '#E7BF81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7BF81] text-[#E7BF81]

SCSS

$oats-and-honey: #E7BF81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7BF81?

#E7BF81 is Oats and Honey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7BF81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oats and Honey?

Oats and Honey 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 Oats and Honey?

Oats and Honey 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 Oats and Honey?

You can download Oats and Honey 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 Oats and Honey?

The hex code is #E7BF81. In RGB it's 231, 191, 129, and in HSL it's 36°, 68%, 71%.

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