ORANGES

Chai

#EBCFAE

RGB 235, 207, 174 · HSL 32°, 60%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 26, 8

Chai is #EBCFAE in HEX — rgb(235, 207, 174), hsl(32°, 60%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 26%, 8%).

Chai pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 60%, 80%. 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#EBCFAE

RGB235, 207, 174

HSL32°, 60%, 80%

HSV32°, 26%, 92%

CMYK0, 12, 26, 8

Decimal15454126

CSS RGBrgb(235, 207, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 60%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Legato Lane K-1028

ΔE 0.5 · #EBCFAD

Sherwin-Williams

Crescent Cream SW7721

ΔE 0.9 · #EDD1B1

Behr

Chai S270-2

ΔE 1.4 · #EED3B2

Kilz

Bagel Dough LD170-01

ΔE 1.4 · #EED3B2

Dulux

Sheriff S11F2

ΔE 1.5 · #EBCDAA

Benjamin Moore

Mohave 1115

ΔE 1.7 · #E9D1AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Custard 243

ΔE 1.7 · #EAD0AC

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CDAA

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 2.6 · #E3CBA8

PPG

Pumpkin Cream 1080-2

ΔE 2.6 · #E6C8A9

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #EBD2B6

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.5 · #F3D3AD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.9 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 5.2 · #DDCDAE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#EBCFAE

#ADCAEB

Analogous

#EBAFAD

#EBCFAE

#E9EBAD

Triadic

#EBCFAE

#ADEBCE

#CEADEB

Split-Complementary

#EBCFAE

#ADE9EB

#AFADEB

Tetradic

#EBCFAE

#ADEBAF

#ADCAEB

#EBADE9

Monochromatic

#CC8533

#DBA970

#EBCFAE

#FAF3EB

Rectangle

#EBCFAE

#CAEBAD

#ADCAEB

#CEADEB

Compound

#EBCFAE

#E9EBAD

#ADCAEB

#AFADEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD8BE

#F0E1D1

#F5EEE6

Darker

#DDA769

#BA7526

#6E4414

Saturation

#D5CDC3

#EBCEAD

#F5CFA3

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBCFAE

#E0D7AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBCFAE

#D4D4B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBCFAE

#ECCBCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chai 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

#F0C89E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBCFAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDCDC2

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.

#84ABD7

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #EBCFAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBCFAE;

CSS Variable

--color-chai: #EBCFAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chai': '#EBCFAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBCFAE] text-[#EBCFAE]

SCSS

$chai: #EBCFAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBCFAE?

#EBCFAE is Chai, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EBCFAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chai?

Chai 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 Chai?

Chai 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 Chai?

You can download Chai 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 Chai?

The hex code is #EBCFAE. In RGB it's 235, 207, 174, and in HSL it's 32°, 60%, 80%.

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