ORANGES

Canyonlands

#E8B489

RGB 232, 180, 137 · HSL 27°, 67%, 72% · CMYK 0, 22, 41, 9

Canyonlands is #E8B489 in HEX — rgb(232, 180, 137), hsl(27°, 67%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 41%, 9%).

Canyonlands pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 67%, 72%. 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#E8B489

RGB232, 180, 137

HSL27°, 67%, 72%

HSV27°, 41%, 91%

CMYK0, 22, 41, 9

Decimal15250569

CSS RGBrgb(232, 180, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 67%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ansonia HC-52

Exact match

Valspar

Caramel Sugar 2007-6A

ΔE 2.9 · #F1BA91

Vista Paint

November Leaf C-1015

ΔE 3.1 · #EDB48E

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 3.2 · #F2B88C

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 3.6 · #EDB384

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E0B486

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 3.9 · #F1B690

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 4.2 · #E8B793

Behr

Fresh Praline 280C-3

ΔE 4.3 · #ECB693

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.7 · #F1BF8E

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 5.1 · #D7A97F

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.3 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 9 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 12.9 · #DFC795

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#E8B489

#88BCE7

Analogous

#E7888D

#E8B489

#E7E388

Triadic

#E8B489

#88E7B3

#B388E7

Split-Complementary

#E8B489

#88E7E3

#888DE7

Tetradic

#E8B489

#8DE788

#88BCE7

#E388E7

Monochromatic

#B36423

#DB8A48

#E8B489

#F4DCC8

#FBF1EA

Rectangle

#E8B489

#BCE788

#88BCE7

#B388E7

Compound

#E8B489

#E7E388

#88BCE7

#888DE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECC2A0

#EDD2BC

#F2E5DA

Darker

#DF8B47

#AF5E1B

#68360D

Saturation

#C6B6A9

#E7B388

#F3B27C

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8B489

#D1C588

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8B489

#BEBE90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8B489

#E9AFB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Canyonlands 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

#EDB482

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8B489

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB9A6

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.

#64A2D4

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: #E8B489;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8B489;

CSS Variable

--color-canyonlands: #E8B489;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canyonlands': '#E8B489' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8B489] text-[#E8B489]

SCSS

$canyonlands: #E8B489;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8B489?

#E8B489 is Canyonlands, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8B489 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canyonlands?

Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands?

Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands?

You can download Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands?

The hex code is #E8B489. In RGB it's 232, 180, 137, and in HSL it's 27°, 67%, 72%.

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