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Electrum

#E7C697

RGB 231, 198, 151 · HSL 35°, 62%, 75% · CMYK 0, 14, 35, 9

Electrum is #E7C697 in HEX — rgb(231, 198, 151), hsl(35°, 62%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 35%, 9%).

Electrum pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 62%, 75%. 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#E7C697

RGB231, 198, 151

HSL35°, 62%, 75%

HSV35°, 35%, 91%

CMYK0, 14, 35, 9

Decimal15189655

CSS RGBrgb(231, 198, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 62%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Birdseye Maple SW2834

ΔE 0.9 · #E4C495

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 1.4 · #E3C293

PPG

Halo 1091-4

ΔE 1.8 · #E2C392

Hallman-Lindsay

Corn Chowder 876

ΔE 2.2 · #E1C595

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 2.4 · #E1C290

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 2.4 · #EFCB9B

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 2.6 · #E2C592

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #EBC995

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 3.1 · #E5C590

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

ΔE 3.3 · #E0C298

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 3.5 · #F3CD9E

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 3.9 · #EED09D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.9 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.1 · #DFBD87

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E7C697

#98B9E7

Analogous

#E79E98

#E7C697

#E0E798

Triadic

#E7C697

#98E7C6

#C698E7

Split-Complementary

#E7C697

#98E0E7

#9E98E7

Tetradic

#E7C697

#98E79E

#98B9E7

#E798E0

Monochromatic

#BA7F2C

#D8A45A

#E7C697

#F5E8D6

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#E7C697

#B9E798

#98B9E7

#C698E7

Compound

#E7C697

#E0E798

#98B9E7

#9E98E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECD1AC

#EDDCC5

#F2EADF

Darker

#DBA457

#B17521

#694412

Saturation

#CBC1B3

#E7C698

#F3C88C

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C697

#DACF97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C697

#CCCC9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C697

#E9C0C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Electrum 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

#EDC18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C697

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC6B1

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.

#729AD3

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: #E7C697;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C697;

CSS Variable

--color-electrum: #E7C697;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electrum': '#E7C697' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C697] text-[#E7C697]

SCSS

$electrum: #E7C697;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C697?

#E7C697 is Electrum, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C697 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Electrum?

Electrum 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 Electrum?

Electrum 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 Electrum?

You can download Electrum 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 Electrum?

The hex code is #E7C697. In RGB it's 231, 198, 151, and in HSL it's 35°, 62%, 75%.

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