ORANGES

Melting Sunset

#EAAB7D

RGB 234, 171, 125 · HSL 25°, 72%, 70% · CMYK 0, 27, 47, 8

Melting Sunset is #EAAB7D in HEX — rgb(234, 171, 125), hsl(25°, 72%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 47%, 8%).

Melting Sunset pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 72%, 70%. 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#EAAB7D

RGB234, 171, 125

HSL25°, 72%, 70%

HSV25°, 47%, 92%

CMYK0, 27, 47, 8

Decimal15379325

CSS RGBrgb(234, 171, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 72%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 2.4 · #EDAA80

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E9AF81

Benjamin Moore

Hugs 097

ΔE 2.5 · #EFB085

Valspar

Tomato Bisque 2008-5C

ΔE 3 · #E9AB77

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Bleached Ochre SW9011

ΔE 3.1 · #E3AB7B

Behr

Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36

ΔE 3.3 · #DFA577

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 3.4 · #EDB384

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 5.7 · #F2B985

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 5.9 · #F3AC76

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6 · #F0B67E

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 6.1 · #D89D6B

Vista Paint

November Leaf C-1015

ΔE 6.3 · #EDB48E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.2 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.2 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#EAAB7D

#7BBCEA

Analogous

#EA7B85

#EAAB7D

#EAE07B

Triadic

#EAAB7D

#7BEAA9

#A97BEA

Split-Complementary

#EAAB7D

#7BEAE0

#7B85EA

Tetradic

#EAAB7D

#85EA7B

#7BBCEA

#E07BEA

Monochromatic

#AF5A1D

#DF7E3A

#EAAB7D

#F4D4BD

#FBF1E9

Rectangle

#EAAB7D

#BCEA7B

#7BBCEA

#A97BEA

Compound

#EAAB7D

#EAE07B

#7BBCEA

#7B85EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEBA96

#EDCCB5

#F2E2D7

Darker

#E4813A

#B05514

#68310A

Saturation

#C3B0A2

#EAA97B

#F4A871

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAAB7D

#CEC17C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAAB7D

#B8B884

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAAB7D

#EAA6AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melting Sunset 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

#EFAD79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAAB7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCB29D

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.

#59A2D7

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: #EAAB7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAAB7D;

CSS Variable

--color-melting-sunset: #EAAB7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melting-sunset': '#EAAB7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAAB7D] text-[#EAAB7D]

SCSS

$melting-sunset: #EAAB7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAAB7D?

#EAAB7D is Melting Sunset, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EAAB7D warm or cool?

Melting Sunset reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Melting Sunset?

Melting Sunset 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 Melting Sunset?

Melting Sunset 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 Melting Sunset?

You can download Melting Sunset 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 Melting Sunset?

The hex code is #EAAB7D. In RGB it's 234, 171, 125, and in HSL it's 25°, 72%, 70%.

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