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Chamois

#E8CD9A

RGB 232, 205, 154 · HSL 39°, 63%, 76% · CMYK 0, 12, 34, 9

Chamois is #E8CD9A in HEX — rgb(232, 205, 154), hsl(39°, 63%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 34%, 9%).

Chamois pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 63%, 76%. 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#E8CD9A

RGB232, 205, 154

HSL39°, 63%, 76%

HSV39°, 34%, 91%

CMYK0, 12, 34, 9

Decimal15256986

CSS RGBrgb(232, 205, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 63%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 1.7 · #E9D19E

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 1.7 · #E8CF99

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 1.8 · #EED09D

Sherwin-Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857

ΔE 2.1 · #EECF9E

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 2.1 · #ECCE98

Vista Paint

Pale Pollen K-492

ΔE 2.3 · #E2CC9A

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 186

ΔE 2.4 · #EBD0A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 2.4 · #E1CA99

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 2.6 · #E0C796

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 2.7 · #EAD1A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 2.7 · #DFC795

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

ΔE 3.4 · #EBD59F

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 3.7 · #EFCD96

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 4.5 · #E3C293

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#E8CD9A

#9BB6E8

Analogous

#E8A79B

#E8CD9A

#DDE89B

Triadic

#E8CD9A

#9BE8CD

#CD9BE8

Split-Complementary

#E8CD9A

#9BDDE8

#A79BE8

Tetradic

#E8CD9A

#9BE8A7

#9BB6E8

#E89BDD

Monochromatic

#BF8B2B

#DAAE5D

#E8CD9A

#F7ECDA

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#E8CD9A

#B6E89B

#9BB6E8

#CD9BE8

Compound

#E8CD9A

#DDE89B

#9BB6E8

#A79BE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDD7AF

#EEE0C7

#F3ECE0

Darker

#DDAF59

#B48121

#6B4B11

Saturation

#CDC5B6

#E8CD9B

#F4D190

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8CD9A

#DFD39A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8CD9A

#D2D2A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8CD9A

#EAC7CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chamois 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

#EDC68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8CD9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCBB3

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.

#7496D5

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: #E8CD9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8CD9A;

CSS Variable

--color-chamois: #E8CD9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chamois': '#E8CD9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8CD9A] text-[#E8CD9A]

SCSS

$chamois: #E8CD9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8CD9A?

#E8CD9A is Chamois, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8CD9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chamois?

Chamois 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 Chamois?

Chamois 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 Chamois?

You can download Chamois 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 Chamois?

The hex code is #E8CD9A. In RGB it's 232, 205, 154, and in HSL it's 39°, 63%, 76%.

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