ORANGES

Mom's Apple Pie

#E8B67E

RGB 232, 182, 126 · HSL 32°, 70%, 70% · CMYK 0, 22, 46, 9

Mom's Apple Pie is #E8B67E in HEX — rgb(232, 182, 126), hsl(32°, 70%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 46%, 9%).

Mom's Apple Pie pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 70%, 70%. 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#E8B67E

RGB232, 182, 126

HSL32°, 70%, 70%

HSV32°, 46%, 91%

CMYK0, 22, 46, 9

Decimal15251070

CSS RGBrgb(232, 182, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 70%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mom's Apple Pie C-987

Exact match

Valspar

Spun Gold 3001-5C

ΔE 0.9 · #EBB880

Sherwin-Williams

Polvo de Oro SW9012

ΔE 1.1 · #E8B87F

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 1.2 · #EAB781

Behr

Terra Sol QE-20

ΔE 1.3 · #E7B37C

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2158-40

ΔE 1.8 · #E9BA82

Kilz

Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02

ΔE 1.9 · #E7B479

Dunn-Edwards

Paloma Tan DE5297

ΔE 2.6 · #E9B679

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 3.5 · #F0B67E

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 3.8 · #F2B985

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 4 · #E2AC78

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.1 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.3 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.4 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.5 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 13.1 · #F7A879

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

#E8B67E

#7DAFE8

Analogous

#E8817D

#E8B67E

#E4E87D

Triadic

#E8B67E

#7DE8B6

#B67DE8

Split-Complementary

#E8B67E

#7DE4E8

#817DE8

Tetradic

#E8B67E

#7DE881

#7DAFE8

#E87DE4

Monochromatic

#AD6B1F

#DD923C

#E8B67E

#F4DBBE

#FBF3E9

Rectangle

#E8B67E

#AFE87D

#7DAFE8

#B67DE8

Compound

#E8B67E

#E4E87D

#7DAFE8

#817DE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDC597

#ECD3B6

#F1E5D7

Darker

#E1943C

#AE6717

#673C0B

Saturation

#C3B4A2

#E8B67D

#F4B771

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8B67E

#D3C57D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8B67E

#C0C087

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8B67E

#E9B0B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mom's Apple Pie 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

#EDB57A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8B67E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBBA9E

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.

#5A94D5

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: #E8B67E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8B67E;

CSS Variable

--color-mom's-apple-pie: #E8B67E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mom's-apple-pie': '#E8B67E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8B67E] text-[#E8B67E]

SCSS

$mom's-apple-pie: #E8B67E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8B67E?

#E8B67E is Mom's Apple Pie, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8B67E warm or cool?

Mom's Apple Pie reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mom's Apple Pie?

Mom's Apple Pie 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 Mom's Apple Pie?

Mom's Apple Pie 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 Mom's Apple Pie?

You can download Mom's Apple Pie 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 Mom's Apple Pie?

The hex code is #E8B67E. In RGB it's 232, 182, 126, and in HSL it's 32°, 70%, 70%.

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