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Old Plaster

#EBA770

RGB 235, 167, 112 · HSL 27°, 75%, 68% · CMYK 0, 29, 52, 8

Old Plaster is #EBA770 in HEX — rgb(235, 167, 112), hsl(27°, 75%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 52%, 8%).

Old Plaster pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 75%, 68%. 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#EBA770

RGB235, 167, 112

HSL27°, 75%, 68%

HSV27°, 52%, 92%

CMYK0, 29, 52, 8

Decimal15443824

CSS RGBrgb(235, 167, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 75%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Butterscotch Sundae 2008-3C

ΔE 1.4 · #E9A871

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 2.4 · #F3AC76

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 2.6 · #F2AC78

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 2.7 · #EBAC74

Vista Paint

Taste of Summer C-981

ΔE 3.1 · #F0AD71

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 3.1 · #F2AE73

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

ΔE 3.2 · #E2A26E

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 4.1 · #EDAC6D

Dunn-Edwards

Beeswax DE5242

ΔE 4.2 · #F0B073

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 5.4 · #FAAC72

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.8 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.6 · #F0B67E

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 7 · #DCA15F

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.1 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.5 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 16.3 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#EBA770

#70B4EB

Analogous

#EB7076

#EBA770

#EBE470

Triadic

#EBA770

#70EBA7

#A770EB

Split-Complementary

#EBA770

#70EBE4

#7076EB

Tetradic

#EBA770

#76EB70

#70B4EB

#E470EB

Monochromatic

#AA5A18

#E17E2D

#EBA770

#F4D0B3

#FCF1E9

Rectangle

#EBA770

#B4EB70

#70B4EB

#A770EB

Compound

#EBA770

#EBE470

#70B4EB

#7076EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFB98D

#EDCBAF

#F1E1D3

Darker

#E6822F

#AE5811

#673308

Saturation

#C0AC9B

#EBA770

#F5A666

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBA770

#CDBE6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBA770

#B5B579

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBA770

#ECA2AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Old Plaster 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

#F0AA6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBA770

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDAF93

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.

#4F9AD8

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: #EBA770;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBA770;

CSS Variable

--color-old-plaster: #EBA770;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-plaster': '#EBA770' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBA770] text-[#EBA770]

SCSS

$old-plaster: #EBA770;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBA770?

#EBA770 is Old Plaster, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EBA770 warm or cool?

Old Plaster reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Old Plaster?

Old Plaster 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 Old Plaster?

Old Plaster 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 Old Plaster?

You can download Old Plaster 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 Old Plaster?

The hex code is #EBA770. In RGB it's 235, 167, 112, and in HSL it's 27°, 75%, 68%.

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