ORANGES

Toasted Coconut

#E9C2A1

RGB 233, 194, 161 · HSL 27°, 62%, 77% · CMYK 0, 17, 31, 9

Toasted Coconut is #E9C2A1 in HEX — rgb(233, 194, 161), hsl(27°, 62%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 9%).

Toasted Coconut pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 62%, 77%. 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#E9C2A1

RGB233, 194, 161

HSL27°, 62%, 77%

HSV27°, 31%, 91%

CMYK0, 17, 31, 9

Decimal15319713

CSS RGBrgb(233, 194, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 62%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Tango 1008

ΔE 0.9 · #ECC4A3

Vista Paint

Mango Tango C-1007

ΔE 1.3 · #EDC5A3

Sherwin-Williams

Sociable SW6359

ΔE 2.2 · #E8BE9B

Valspar

Southern Peach 2006-6B

ΔE 2.3 · #E6C1A4

Behr

Tostada S270-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E5C29D

Dunn-Edwards

Madrid Beige DE5255

ΔE 2.6 · #ECBF9F

Kilz

Cantaloupe Juice LB200-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EFC5A8

PPG

Caramel Ice 1202-4

ΔE 2.8 · #EEC9AA

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 1144

ΔE 3.1 · #E3C29D

Dulux

Manila S10F2

ΔE 3.7 · #E7C7A9

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.1 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 6.4 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.9 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 8.4 · #D6C39E

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E9C2A1

#A0C8E9

Analogous

#E9A0A4

#E9C2A1

#E9E5A0

Triadic

#E9C2A1

#A0E9C1

#C1A0E9

Split-Complementary

#E9C2A1

#A0E9E5

#A0A4E9

Tetradic

#E9C2A1

#A4E9A0

#A0C8E9

#E5A0E9

Monochromatic

#C2702E

#DA9862

#E9C2A1

#F7E9DE

#FAF1EA

Rectangle

#E9C2A1

#C8E9A0

#A0C8E9

#C1A0E9

Compound

#E9C2A1

#E9E5A0

#A0C8E9

#A0A4E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDCDB3

#EEDAC9

#F3EAE2

Darker

#DD975D

#B66522

#6C3A12

Saturation

#CFC3B9

#E9C1A0

#F4C095

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9C2A1

#D8CEA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9C2A1

#C9C9A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9C2A1

#EABEC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Toasted Coconut 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

#EEBE94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9C2A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC3B8

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.

#78ACD5

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: #E9C2A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9C2A1;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted-coconut: #E9C2A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted-coconut': '#E9C2A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9C2A1] text-[#E9C2A1]

SCSS

$toasted-coconut: #E9C2A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9C2A1?

#E9C2A1 is Toasted Coconut, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9C2A1 warm or cool?

Toasted Coconut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Toasted Coconut?

Toasted Coconut 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 Toasted Coconut?

Toasted Coconut 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 Toasted Coconut?

You can download Toasted Coconut 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 Toasted Coconut?

The hex code is #E9C2A1. In RGB it's 233, 194, 161, and in HSL it's 27°, 62%, 77%.

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