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High Plateau

#E8AF6E

RGB 232, 175, 110 · HSL 32°, 73%, 67% · CMYK 0, 25, 53, 9

High Plateau is #E8AF6E in HEX — rgb(232, 175, 110), hsl(32°, 73%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 53%, 9%).

High Plateau pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 73%, 67%. 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#E8AF6E

RGB232, 175, 110

HSL32°, 73%, 67%

HSV32°, 53%, 91%

CMYK0, 25, 53, 9

Decimal15249262

CSS RGBrgb(232, 175, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 73%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

High Plateau 300D-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Torchlight SW6374

ΔE 1.3 · #E5AE6B

Benjamin Moore

Gamboge CW-285

ΔE 2.5 · #E7B372

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 2.6 · #E5A96B

Valspar

Buttered Hazelnut 3001-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #ECB276

Dunn-Edwards

Beeswax DE5242

ΔE 3.5 · #F0B073

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 3.6 · #EDAC6D

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 3.8 · #F0B87A

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 4 · #E7B576

PPG

Bold Butterscotch 12-08

ΔE 4.1 · #E6B570

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 4.6 · #E0A362

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.5 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.9 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.6 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#E8AF6E

#6DA7E8

Analogous

#E8726D

#E8AF6E

#E4E86D

Triadic

#E8AF6E

#6DE8AF

#AF6DE8

Split-Complementary

#E8AF6E

#6DE4E8

#726DE8

Tetradic

#E8AF6E

#6DE872

#6DA7E8

#E86DE4

Monochromatic

#A36319

#DE8B2B

#E8AF6E

#F3D3B0

#FCF3E9

Rectangle

#E8AF6E

#A7E86D

#6DA7E8

#AF6DE8

Compound

#E8AF6E

#E4E86D

#6DA7E8

#726DE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDBF8B

#ECCFAD

#F1E3D2

Darker

#E38F2E

#A96313

#653A09

Saturation

#BDAC98

#E8AF6D

#F4B062

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8AF6E

#D0C16D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8AF6E

#BABA79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8AF6E

#E9A8B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

High Plateau 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

#EDB06E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8AF6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB592

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.

#4D8DD5

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: #E8AF6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8AF6E;

CSS Variable

--color-high-plateau: #E8AF6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-plateau': '#E8AF6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8AF6E] text-[#E8AF6E]

SCSS

$high-plateau: #E8AF6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8AF6E?

#E8AF6E is High Plateau, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8AF6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Plateau?

High Plateau 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 High Plateau?

High Plateau 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 High Plateau?

You can download High Plateau 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 High Plateau?

The hex code is #E8AF6E. In RGB it's 232, 175, 110, and in HSL it's 32°, 73%, 67%.

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