ORANGES

Bright Marigold

#EB7E00

RGB 235, 126, 0 · HSL 32°, 100%, 46% · CMYK 0, 46, 100, 8

Bright Marigold is #EB7E00 in HEX — rgb(235, 126, 0), hsl(32°, 100%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 100%, 8%).

Bright Marigold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 100%, 46%. 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#EB7E00

RGB235, 126, 0

HSL32°, 100%, 46%

HSV32°, 100%, 92%

CMYK0, 46, 100, 8

Decimal15433216

CSS RGBrgb(235, 126, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yam 290B-7

ΔE 2.6 · #F28000

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2017-10

ΔE 5.3 · #FA8B0D

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 5.9 · #ED760E

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 6.5 · #F88F21

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 6.8 · #F97F1E

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 6.9 · #FF8D28

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 8.6 · #FD7F22

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 9.5 · #EC892A

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 10.2 · #EB882C

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 11 · #F59724

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.9 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 15.4 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 16 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 23.9 · #DE4A00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 27.9 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 31.5 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#EB7E00

#006DEB

Analogous

#EB0800

#EB7E00

#E3EB00

Triadic

#EB7E00

#00EB7D

#7D00EB

Split-Complementary

#EB7E00

#00E3EB

#0800EB

Tetradic

#EB7E00

#00EB08

#006DEB

#EB00E3

Monochromatic

#522C00

#9E5400

#EB7E00

#FFA238

#FFC685

Rectangle

#EB7E00

#6DEB00

#006DEB

#7D00EB

Compound

#EB7E00

#E3EB00

#006DEB

#0800EB

Variations

Lighter

#FF9823

#F3B166

#F1D1AD

Darker

#BC6400

#814500

#4B2800

Saturation

#987852

#EB7D00

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EB7E00

#BDAA00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EB7E00

#98982E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EB7E00

#EB7885

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bright Marigold 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

#F08B1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EB7E00

Daylight 5500K

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

#DD903F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#145EB3

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #EB7E00;

CSS — background

background-color: #EB7E00;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-marigold: #EB7E00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-marigold': '#EB7E00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EB7E00] text-[#EB7E00]

SCSS

$bright-marigold: #EB7E00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB7E00?

#EB7E00 is Bright Marigold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EB7E00 warm or cool?

Bright Marigold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Marigold?

Bright Marigold 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 Bright Marigold?

Bright Marigold 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 Bright Marigold?

You can download Bright Marigold 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 Bright Marigold?

The hex code is #EB7E00. In RGB it's 235, 126, 0, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 46%.

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