ORANGES

Butterscotch Sundae

#E9A871

RGB 233, 168, 113 · HSL 28°, 73%, 68% · CMYK 0, 28, 52, 9

Butterscotch Sundae is #E9A871 in HEX — rgb(233, 168, 113), hsl(28°, 73%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 52%, 9%).

Butterscotch Sundae pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 73%, 68%. 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#E9A871

RGB233, 168, 113

HSL28°, 73%, 68%

HSV28°, 52%, 91%

CMYK0, 28, 52, 9

Decimal15313009

CSS RGBrgb(233, 168, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 73%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Butterscotch Sundae 2008-3C

Exact match

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 1.6 · #EBAC74

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

ΔE 2.6 · #E2A26E

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 3.1 · #F2AC78

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 3.2 · #F3AC76

Vista Paint

Taste of Summer C-981

ΔE 3.3 · #F0AD71

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 3.3 · #F2AE73

Dunn-Edwards

Yucatan DE5269

ΔE 3.8 · #E9AF78

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 4.1 · #EDAC6D

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 5.5 · #E2AC78

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.6 · #F0B67E

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 6.6 · #E9AF81

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 6.7 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.9 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.2 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E9A871

#72B1E9

Analogous

#E97276

#E9A871

#E9E572

Triadic

#E9A871

#72E9A9

#A972E9

Split-Complementary

#E9A871

#72E9E5

#7276E9

Tetradic

#E9A871

#76E972

#72B1E9

#E572E9

Monochromatic

#A85C1A

#DF8130

#E9A871

#F3D2B4

#FCF2E9

Rectangle

#E9A871

#B1E972

#72B1E9

#A972E9

Compound

#E9A871

#E9E572

#72B1E9

#7276E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDBB8E

#ECCCB0

#F1E1D4

Darker

#E48532

#AC5A13

#663409

Saturation

#BFAC9C

#E9A972

#F4A967

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9A871

#CDBE70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9A871

#B5B57A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9A871

#EAA3AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butterscotch Sundae 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

#EEAB70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9A871

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB094

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.

#5198D6

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: #E9A871;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9A871;

CSS Variable

--color-butterscotch-sundae: #E9A871;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butterscotch-sundae': '#E9A871' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9A871] text-[#E9A871]

SCSS

$butterscotch-sundae: #E9A871;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9A871?

#E9A871 is Butterscotch Sundae, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9A871 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butterscotch Sundae?

Butterscotch Sundae 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 Butterscotch Sundae?

Butterscotch Sundae 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 Butterscotch Sundae?

You can download Butterscotch Sundae 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 Butterscotch Sundae?

The hex code is #E9A871. In RGB it's 233, 168, 113, and in HSL it's 28°, 73%, 68%.

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