ORANGES

Sunlight

#EBCD95

RGB 235, 205, 149 · HSL 39°, 68%, 75% · CMYK 0, 13, 37, 8

Sunlight is #EBCD95 in HEX — rgb(235, 205, 149), hsl(39°, 68%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 8%).

Sunlight pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 68%, 75%. 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#EBCD95

RGB235, 205, 149

HSL39°, 68%, 75%

HSV39°, 37%, 92%

CMYK0, 13, 37, 8

Decimal15453589

CSS RGBrgb(235, 205, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 68%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 1.1 · #ECCE98

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 1.7 · #EFCD96

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunday Afternoon 904

ΔE 1.8 · #F1D199

Vista Paint

Sunday Afternoon C-903

ΔE 1.9 · #F1D299

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 1.9 · #EECC96

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 2.5 · #F0D39D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 2.5 · #E9D095

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #E8CF99

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E6CB8F

Benjamin Moore

Yellow CSP-945

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD194

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 2.9 · #EED09D

Dulux

Garden Picket S15F3

ΔE 2.9 · #E4CD95

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.9 · #EFD5A1

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 4 · #E2C28D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#EBCD95

#94B2EB

Analogous

#EBA194

#EBCD95

#DEEB94

Triadic

#EBCD95

#94EBCC

#CC94EB

Split-Complementary

#EBCD95

#94DEEB

#A194EB

Tetradic

#EBCD95

#94EBA1

#94B2EB

#EB94DE

Monochromatic

#C18A25

#DEAE54

#EBCD95

#F7EBD4

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#EBCD95

#B2EB94

#94B2EB

#CC94EB

Compound

#EBCD95

#DEEB94

#94B2EB

#A194EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD6A9

#EFDFC3

#F3ECDE

Darker

#E2AF50

#B8811B

#6D4C0D

Saturation

#CCC3B2

#EBCC94

#F5CF8A

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBCD95

#E1D495

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBCD95

#D3D39E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBCD95

#EDC6CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sunlight 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

#F0C68B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBCD95

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDCBAF

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6D93D8

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: #EBCD95;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBCD95;

CSS Variable

--color-sunlight: #EBCD95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunlight': '#EBCD95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBCD95] text-[#EBCD95]

SCSS

$sunlight: #EBCD95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBCD95?

#EBCD95 is Sunlight, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EBCD95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunlight?

Sunlight 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 Sunlight?

Sunlight 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 Sunlight?

You can download Sunlight 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 Sunlight?

The hex code is #EBCD95. In RGB it's 235, 205, 149, and in HSL it's 39°, 68%, 75%.

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