ORANGES

Orange Sulphur

#E8A320

RGB 232, 163, 32 · HSL 39°, 81%, 52% · CMYK 0, 30, 86, 9

Orange Sulphur is #E8A320 in HEX — rgb(232, 163, 32), hsl(39°, 81%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 86%, 9%).

Orange Sulphur pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 81%, 52%. 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#E8A320

RGB232, 163, 32

HSL39°, 81%, 52%

HSV39°, 86%, 91%

CMYK0, 30, 86, 9

Decimal15246112

CSS RGBrgb(232, 163, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 81%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 2.6 · #E4A010

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 4.5 · #EBA832

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 4.7 · #DA9E19

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 5.4 · #F3A225

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.4 · #F8AC1D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 6.5 · #EEA300

Valspar

Morning Sunrise 3011-2

ΔE 6.7 · #FFB234

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 6.8 · #EDAD14

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 7 · #FFAF37

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 8.3 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 9.3 · #FFBC35

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 11.2 · #FDAD00

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 11.3 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.5 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#E8A320

#2167E8

Analogous

#E83F21

#E8A320

#CAE821

Triadic

#E8A320

#21E8A2

#A221E8

Split-Complementary

#E8A320

#21CAE8

#3F21E8

Tetradic

#E8A320

#21E83F

#2167E8

#E821CA

Monochromatic

#66460B

#AB7512

#E8A320

#EFBF67

#F6DCAC

Rectangle

#E8A320

#67E821

#2167E8

#A221E8

Compound

#E8A320

#CAE821

#2167E8

#3F21E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECB54E

#E8C583

#ECDBBC

Darker

#C48510

#8A5C08

#523603

Saturation

#A28E67

#E8A221

#F3A616

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8A320

#CDB918

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8A320

#B1B145

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8A320

#EA99A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Sulphur 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

#EDA733

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8A320

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBAC57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2359BE

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: #E8A320;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8A320;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-sulphur: #E8A320;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-sulphur': '#E8A320' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8A320] text-[#E8A320]

SCSS

$orange-sulphur: #E8A320;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8A320?

#E8A320 is Orange Sulphur, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8A320 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Sulphur?

Orange Sulphur 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 Orange Sulphur?

Orange Sulphur 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 Orange Sulphur?

You can download Orange Sulphur 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 Orange Sulphur?

The hex code is #E8A320. In RGB it's 232, 163, 32, and in HSL it's 39°, 81%, 52%.

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