ORANGES

Aurora Orange

#EC7042

RGB 236, 112, 66 · HSL 16°, 82%, 59% · CMYK 0, 53, 72, 7

Aurora Orange is #EC7042 in HEX — rgb(236, 112, 66), hsl(16°, 82%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 72%, 7%).

Aurora Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 82%, 59%. 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#EC7042

RGB236, 112, 66

HSL16°, 82%, 59%

HSV16°, 72%, 93%

CMYK0, 53, 72, 7

Decimal15495234

CSS RGBrgb(236, 112, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 82%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mandarin P210-6

ΔE 3.1 · #F1703F

Benjamin Moore

Fiesta 084

ΔE 3.5 · #F1774C

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 4.3 · #E16F3E

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 4.6 · #E66C35

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 5.7 · #F07B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 6.3 · #EB7135

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 6.7 · #E3622F

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 7.2 · #EA7C4C

Dulux

Tangerine Bliss S08G8

ΔE 7.4 · #D85B30

Dunn-Edwards

Often Orange DE5132

ΔE 7.9 · #FF714E

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 8.2 · #D86F3C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.7 · #D65F3D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 11.5 · #D95030

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 11.5 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 18.5 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 18.8 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#EC7042

#41BEEC

Analogous

#EC4169

#EC7042

#ECC441

Triadic

#EC7042

#41EC6E

#6E41EC

Split-Complementary

#EC7042

#41ECC4

#4169EC

Tetradic

#EC7042

#69EC41

#41BEEC

#C441EC

Monochromatic

#872E0D

#CC4514

#EC7042

#F3A386

#FAD8CC

Rectangle

#EC7042

#BEEC41

#41BEEC

#6E41EC

Compound

#EC7042

#ECC441

#41BEEC

#4169EC

Variations

Lighter

#F08B67

#ECAC95

#EFD1C5

Darker

#E04811

#9D3008

#5E1B03

Saturation

#B08A7D

#EC6E41

#F66A37

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.96:1

Deuteranopia

#EC7042

#B6A63A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC7042

#90904A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC7042

#EB6F7A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aurora Orange 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

#F0814D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC7042

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE8671

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#27A9D8

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: #EC7042;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC7042;

CSS Variable

--color-aurora-orange: #EC7042;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aurora-orange': '#EC7042' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC7042] text-[#EC7042]

SCSS

$aurora-orange: #EC7042;

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#E26D4A · ΔE 7.3

Orange Parrot

#D4653E · ΔE 8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC7042?

#EC7042 is Aurora Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EC7042 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aurora Orange?

Aurora Orange 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 Aurora Orange?

Aurora Orange 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 Aurora Orange?

You can download Aurora Orange 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 Aurora Orange?

The hex code is #EC7042. In RGB it's 236, 112, 66, and in HSL it's 16°, 82%, 59%.

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