ORANGES
California
#E98C3A
California is #E98C3A in HEX — rgb(233, 140, 58), hsl(28°, 80%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 75%, 9%).
California pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 80%, 57%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
PPG
Dynamo 17-22
Dulux
Orange Serenade SB7C2
Valspar
Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A
Kilz
Liger LH210
Benjamin Moore
New 133
Behr
Apple Crisp 290D-5
Colorhouse
Petal .01 Petal-01
Sherwin-Williams
Carnival SW6892
Vista Paint
Bergamot Orange K-584
Dunn-Edwards
Tangerine Tango DE5194
Hallman-Lindsay
Cheddar Cheese 977
RAL
Deep Orange 2011
Kobra
Yellow 10
Dutch Boy
Pawn Beige VS-9108
IKEA
IKEA108 108
Farrow & Ball
Charlotte's Locks 268
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
36/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
California 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #E98C3A;background-color: #E98C3A;--color-california: #E98C3A;colors: { 'california': '#E98C3A' }bg-[#E98C3A] text-[#E98C3A]$california: #E98C3A;Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E98C3A?
#E98C3A is California, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.
Is #E98C3A warm or cool?
California reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with California?
California 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 California?
California 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 California?
You can download California 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 California?
The hex code is #E98C3A. In RGB it's 233, 140, 58, and in HSL it's 28°, 80%, 57%.
