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Piedra de Sol

#EAC185

RGB 234, 193, 133 · HSL 36°, 71%, 72% · CMYK 0, 18, 43, 8

Piedra de Sol is #EAC185 in HEX — rgb(234, 193, 133), hsl(36°, 71%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 43%, 8%).

Piedra de Sol pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 71%, 72%. 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#EAC185

RGB234, 193, 133

HSL36°, 71%, 72%

HSV36°, 43%, 92%

CMYK0, 18, 43, 8

Decimal15384965

CSS RGBrgb(234, 193, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 71%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 1.1 · #E8C186

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 1.3 · #EAC385

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 1.5 · #EFC488

Behr

Charismatic PPU6-14

ΔE 2.3 · #E7C181

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 2.5 · #EAC281

Benjamin Moore

Amber 2159-40

ΔE 2.9 · #EDC080

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #F0C282

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 3.3 · #DFBB7E

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 3.5 · #ECC481

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 3.9 · #EFC07F

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3.9 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.8 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 5.9 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.7 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.8 · #E6C9A2

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

#EAC185

#85ADEA

Analogous

#EA8F85

#EAC185

#E0EA85

Triadic

#EAC185

#85EAC2

#C285EA

Split-Complementary

#EAC185

#85E0EA

#8F85EA

Tetradic

#EAC185

#85EA8F

#85ADEA

#EA85E0

Monochromatic

#B77A1F

#DFA143

#EAC185

#F5E3C6

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#EAC185

#ADEA85

#85ADEA

#C285EA

Compound

#EAC185

#E0EA85

#85ADEA

#8F85EA

Variations

Lighter

#EECE9D

#EED9BA

#F2E8DA

Darker

#E3A342

#B47516

#6B440B

Saturation

#C7BBA8

#EAC285

#F5C47B

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAC185

#DACC85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAC185

#C9C98F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAC185

#ECBAC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Piedra de Sol 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

#EFBD7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAC185

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCC2A3

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.

#6090D8

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: #EAC185;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAC185;

CSS Variable

--color-piedra-de-sol: #EAC185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'piedra-de-sol': '#EAC185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAC185] text-[#EAC185]

SCSS

$piedra-de-sol: #EAC185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAC185?

#EAC185 is Piedra de Sol, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EAC185 warm or cool?

Piedra de Sol reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Piedra de Sol?

Piedra de Sol 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 Piedra de Sol?

Piedra de Sol 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 Piedra de Sol?

You can download Piedra de Sol 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 Piedra de Sol?

The hex code is #EAC185. In RGB it's 234, 193, 133, and in HSL it's 36°, 71%, 72%.

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