ORANGES

Bread Puddling

#E9BE96

RGB 233, 190, 150 · HSL 29°, 65%, 75% · CMYK 0, 18, 36, 9

Bread Puddling is #E9BE96 in HEX — rgb(233, 190, 150), hsl(29°, 65%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 36%, 9%).

Bread Puddling pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 65%, 75%. 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#E9BE96

RGB233, 190, 150

HSL29°, 65%, 75%

HSV29°, 36%, 91%

CMYK0, 18, 36, 9

Decimal15318678

CSS RGBrgb(233, 190, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 65%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bread Puddling C-994

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 0.6 · #EABE97

Sherwin-Williams

Sociable SW6359

ΔE 2.7 · #E8BE9B

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 3.2 · #E3BF94

Behr

Apple Turnover M250-3

ΔE 3.2 · #EBBF91

Benjamin Moore

Creamy 2166-50

ΔE 3.5 · #F2C6A1

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 3.6 · #E8B793

Valspar

Fragrant Coriander 3002-6A

ΔE 4 · #E7B98B

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 4.1 · #DDB994

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 4.2 · #F6C9A1

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.8 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.1 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.9 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 9.1 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 14.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E9BE96

#96C1E9

Analogous

#E99697

#E9BE96

#E9E796

Triadic

#E9BE96

#96E9BE

#BE96E9

Split-Complementary

#E9BE96

#96E9E7

#9697E9

Tetradic

#E9BE96

#97E996

#96C1E9

#E796E9

Monochromatic

#BD7028

#DB9757

#E9BE96

#F6E5D5

#FBF2EA

Rectangle

#E9BE96

#C1E996

#96C1E9

#BE96E9

Compound

#E9BE96

#E9E796

#96C1E9

#9697E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDCBAB

#EED8C4

#F3E8DF

Darker

#DF9753

#B4671E

#6B3C0F

Saturation

#CCBFB3

#E9BE96

#F4BD8B

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9BE96

#D6CB96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9BE96

#C6C69C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9BE96

#EAB9BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bread Puddling 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

#EEBB8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9BE96

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC0B0

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.

#6FA4D6

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: #E9BE96;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9BE96;

CSS Variable

--color-bread-puddling: #E9BE96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bread-puddling': '#E9BE96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9BE96] text-[#E9BE96]

SCSS

$bread-puddling: #E9BE96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9BE96?

#E9BE96 is Bread Puddling, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9BE96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bread Puddling?

Bread Puddling 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 Bread Puddling?

Bread Puddling 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 Bread Puddling?

You can download Bread Puddling 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 Bread Puddling?

The hex code is #E9BE96. In RGB it's 233, 190, 150, and in HSL it's 29°, 65%, 75%.

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