ORANGES

Heat of Summer

#E88D57

RGB 232, 141, 87 · HSL 22°, 76%, 63% · CMYK 0, 39, 63, 9

Heat of Summer is #E88D57 in HEX — rgb(232, 141, 87), hsl(22°, 76%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 63%, 9%).

Heat of Summer pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 76%, 63%. 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#E88D57

RGB232, 141, 87

HSL22°, 76%, 63%

HSV22°, 63%, 91%

CMYK0, 39, 63, 9

Decimal15240535

CSS RGBrgb(232, 141, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 76%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Heat of Summer C-1024

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 2 · #E98D5B

Behr

Copper River 260D-4

ΔE 2.1 · #EF915C

PPG

Orange Poppy 1196-7

ΔE 3 · #E68750

Valspar

Tangerine 2004-1B

ΔE 3.3 · #F2915E

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 2167-30

ΔE 3.7 · #DC8551

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 5.3 · #E6955F

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 5.7 · #D88950

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 5.8 · #D98A4E

Dunn-Edwards

Yams DE5200

ΔE 6.4 · #EB9552

Dulux

Baby Melon S09H6

ΔE 7.1 · #FF9F68

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 10.1 · #CF8744

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.3 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 14.5 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.4 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 19.9 · #C35831

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#E88D57

#59B4E8

Analogous

#E8596C

#E88D57

#E8D559

Triadic

#E88D57

#59E88E

#8E59E8

Split-Complementary

#E88D57

#59E8D5

#596CE8

Tetradic

#E88D57

#6CE859

#59B4E8

#D559E8

Monochromatic

#944314

#D7621D

#E88D57

#F2BC9C

#FBEAE0

Rectangle

#E88D57

#B4E859

#59B4E8

#8E59E8

Compound

#E88D57

#E8D559

#59B4E8

#596CE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDA47A

#EBBDA2

#F0D9CC

Darker

#E5661C

#A2450E

#602706

Saturation

#B69B8B

#E88E59

#F48B4E

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E88D57

#C0B053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E88D57

#A1A160

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E88D57

#E88992

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Heat of Summer 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

#ED965C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E88D57

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB9B81

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#3C9DD5

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: #E88D57;

CSS — background

background-color: #E88D57;

CSS Variable

--color-heat-of-summer: #E88D57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heat-of-summer': '#E88D57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E88D57] text-[#E88D57]

SCSS

$heat-of-summer: #E88D57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E88D57?

#E88D57 is Heat of Summer, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E88D57 warm or cool?

Heat of Summer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Heat of Summer?

Heat of Summer 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 Heat of Summer?

Heat of Summer 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 Heat of Summer?

You can download Heat of Summer 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 Heat of Summer?

The hex code is #E88D57. In RGB it's 232, 141, 87, and in HSL it's 22°, 76%, 63%.

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