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Homeward Bound

#E9BF91

RGB 233, 191, 145 · HSL 31°, 67%, 74% · CMYK 0, 18, 38, 9

Homeward Bound is #E9BF91 in HEX — rgb(233, 191, 145), hsl(31°, 67%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 38%, 9%).

Homeward Bound pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 67%, 74%. 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#E9BF91

RGB233, 191, 145

HSL31°, 67%, 74%

HSV31°, 38%, 91%

CMYK0, 18, 38, 9

Decimal15318929

CSS RGBrgb(233, 191, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 67%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apple Turnover M250-3

ΔE 0.9 · #EBBF91

Sherwin-Williams

Hubbard Squash SW0044

ΔE 2.6 · #E9BF8C

Valspar

Fragrant Coriander 3002-6A

ΔE 2.6 · #E7B98B

Kilz

Citrus Spice LD180-02

ΔE 2.9 · #F0C797

Benjamin Moore

Persian 117

ΔE 3.1 · #E7B88A

Vista Paint

Bread Puddling C-994

ΔE 3.1 · #E9BE96

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 3.1 · #E3BF94

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 3.6 · #EABE97

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 3.9 · #E1BB87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 3.9 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.6 · #EFCB9B

PPG

Halo 1091-4

ΔE 4.7 · #E2C392

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.2 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.5 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.7 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.3 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E9BF91

#90BBE9

Analogous

#E99290

#E9BF91

#E8E990

Triadic

#E9BF91

#90E9BE

#BE90E9

Split-Complementary

#E9BF91

#90E8E9

#9290E9

Tetradic

#E9BF91

#90E992

#90BBE9

#E990E8

Monochromatic

#BB7325

#DC9950

#E9BF91

#F6E4D0

#FBF3EA

Rectangle

#E9BF91

#BBE990

#90BBE9

#BE90E9

Compound

#E9BF91

#E8E990

#90BBE9

#9290E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDCBA6

#EED8C1

#F3E8DD

Darker

#E0994E

#B46A1B

#6B3E0E

Saturation

#CABDAF

#E9BE90

#F4BF85

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9BF91

#D7CB91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9BF91

#C7C798

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9BF91

#EABAC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Homeward Bound 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

#EEBC88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9BF91

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC1AC

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.

#6B9FD6

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: #E9BF91;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9BF91;

CSS Variable

--color-homeward-bound: #E9BF91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'homeward-bound': '#E9BF91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9BF91] text-[#E9BF91]

SCSS

$homeward-bound: #E9BF91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9BF91?

#E9BF91 is Homeward Bound, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9BF91 warm or cool?

Homeward Bound reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Homeward Bound?

Homeward Bound 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 Homeward Bound?

Homeward Bound 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 Homeward Bound?

You can download Homeward Bound 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 Homeward Bound?

The hex code is #E9BF91. In RGB it's 233, 191, 145, and in HSL it's 31°, 67%, 74%.

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