ORANGES

Crop Circle

#E9BC63

RGB 233, 188, 99 · HSL 40°, 75%, 65% · CMYK 0, 19, 58, 9

Crop Circle is #E9BC63 in HEX — rgb(233, 188, 99), hsl(40°, 75%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 58%, 9%).

Crop Circle pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 75%, 65%. 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#E9BC63

RGB233, 188, 99

HSL40°, 75%, 65%

HSV40°, 58%, 91%

CMYK0, 19, 58, 9

Decimal15318115

CSS RGBrgb(233, 188, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 75%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crop Circle S14G5

Exact match

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 1.3 · #ECBE63

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 2.7 · #E3B964

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.1 · #EBBA67

Benjamin Moore

Semolina 2155-40

ΔE 3.6 · #F5C46C

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 3.6 · #DFB45F

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 3.7 · #E3B557

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 3.8 · #EAC365

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4 · #ECC363

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Surprise 815

ΔE 4.5 · #E1BC5C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4.6 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 4.8 · #F4C472

Vista Paint

Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 4.9 · #EEC171

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 10.2 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.2 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.7 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E9BC63

#638FE9

Analogous

#E97963

#E9BC63

#D2E963

Triadic

#E9BC63

#63E9BC

#BC63E9

Split-Complementary

#E9BC63

#63D2E9

#7963E9

Tetradic

#E9BC63

#63E979

#638FE9

#E963D2

Monochromatic

#9C7016

#DF9F20

#E9BC63

#F2D9A6

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#E9BC63

#8FE963

#638FE9

#BC63E9

Compound

#E9BC63

#D2E963

#638FE9

#7963E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDC982

#ECD5A7

#F0E5CF

Darker

#E5A524

#A67410

#634407

Saturation

#BAAC92

#E9BC63

#F4C058

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9BC63

#D9C863

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9BC63

#C5C574

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9BC63

#ECB3BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crop Circle 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

#EEBA65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9BC63

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBBF8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4475D6

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: #E9BC63;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9BC63;

CSS Variable

--color-crop-circle: #E9BC63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crop-circle': '#E9BC63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9BC63] text-[#E9BC63]

SCSS

$crop-circle: #E9BC63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9BC63?

#E9BC63 is Crop Circle, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9BC63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crop Circle?

Crop Circle 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 Crop Circle?

Crop Circle 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 Crop Circle?

You can download Crop Circle 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 Crop Circle?

The hex code is #E9BC63. In RGB it's 233, 188, 99, and in HSL it's 40°, 75%, 65%.

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