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Desert Vista

#E9AF81

RGB 233, 175, 129 · HSL 27°, 70%, 71% · CMYK 0, 25, 45, 9

Desert Vista is #E9AF81 in HEX — rgb(233, 175, 129), hsl(27°, 70%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 45%, 9%).

Desert Vista pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 70%, 71%. 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#E9AF81

RGB233, 175, 129

HSL27°, 70%, 71%

HSV27°, 45%, 91%

CMYK0, 25, 45, 9

Decimal15314817

CSS RGBrgb(233, 175, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 70%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 1.5 · #EDB384

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Bleached Ochre SW9011

ΔE 2.1 · #E3AB7B

Benjamin Moore

Hugs 097

ΔE 2.6 · #EFB085

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 3.7 · #E2AC78

Behr

Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36

ΔE 3.7 · #DFA577

Valspar

Tomato Bisque 2008-5C

ΔE 4.1 · #E9AB77

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 4.4 · #F2B985

Vista Paint

November Leaf C-1015

ΔE 4.8 · #EDB48E

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 5.1 · #F1B690

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.5 · #F0B67E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 6.3 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.5 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.6 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.3 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#E9AF81

#81BAE9

Analogous

#E98186

#E9AF81

#E9E481

Triadic

#E9AF81

#81E9B0

#B081E9

Split-Complementary

#E9AF81

#81E9E4

#8186E9

Tetradic

#E9AF81

#86E981

#81BAE9

#E481E9

Monochromatic

#B2611F

#DD8740

#E9AF81

#F4D9C2

#FBF1E9

Rectangle

#E9AF81

#BAE981

#81BAE9

#B081E9

Compound

#E9AF81

#E9E481

#81BAE9

#8186E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDC09A

#EDD0B8

#F2E4D8

Darker

#E28940

#B05C17

#69350B

Saturation

#C5B3A6

#E9B081

#F4AF76

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9AF81

#CFC280

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9AF81

#BBBB88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9AF81

#EAAAB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Vista 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

#EEB07C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9AF81

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB5A0

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.

#5EA0D6

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: #E9AF81;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9AF81;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-vista: #E9AF81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-vista': '#E9AF81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9AF81] text-[#E9AF81]

SCSS

$desert-vista: #E9AF81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9AF81?

#E9AF81 is Desert Vista, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9AF81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Vista?

Desert Vista 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 Desert Vista?

Desert Vista 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 Desert Vista?

You can download Desert Vista 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 Desert Vista?

The hex code is #E9AF81. In RGB it's 233, 175, 129, and in HSL it's 27°, 70%, 71%.

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