ORANGES

Chaat Masala

#EC7D2C

RGB 236, 125, 44 · HSL 25°, 83%, 55% · CMYK 0, 47, 81, 7

Chaat Masala is #EC7D2C in HEX — rgb(236, 125, 44), hsl(25°, 83%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 81%, 7%).

Chaat Masala pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 83%, 55%. 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#EC7D2C

RGB236, 125, 44

HSL25°, 83%, 55%

HSV25°, 81%, 93%

CMYK0, 47, 81, 7

Decimal15498540

CSS RGBrgb(236, 125, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 83%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 2.1 · #EC7C26

Dulux

Wild Mango SB7C5

ΔE 3.6 · #E5772D

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 3.8 · #E87931

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 3.8 · #EC8430

Behr

Autumn Orange 270B-6

ΔE 4.1 · #F58838

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 4.5 · #F0843A

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2015-20

ΔE 5 · #F67D29

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 6.6 · #FF8830

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 8 · #F38F3E

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 9.6 · #FF963A

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 9.9 · #F07B42

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 10 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 10.1 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 20.8 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 27.1 · #FFB953

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

#EC7D2C

#2D9CEB

Analogous

#EB2D3D

#EC7D2C

#EBDC2D

Triadic

#EC7D2C

#2DEB7C

#7C2DEB

Split-Complementary

#EC7D2C

#2DEBDC

#2D3DEB

Tetradic

#EC7D2C

#3DEB2D

#2D9CEB

#DC2DEB

Monochromatic

#75370B

#BB5811

#EC7D2C

#F2A873

#F8D3B9

Rectangle

#EC7D2C

#9CEB2D

#2D9CEB

#7C2DEB

Compound

#EC7D2C

#EBDC2D

#2D9CEB

#2D3DEB

Variations

Lighter

#EF9757

#EBB28A

#EED3C0

Darker

#D2600E

#944107

#582602

Saturation

#A98770

#EB7C2D

#F57B23

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

7.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC7D2C

#BCAA20

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC7D2C

#98983E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC7D2C

#EB7884

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chaat Masala 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

#F08A3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC7D2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE8F60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#2385CB

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: #EC7D2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC7D2C;

CSS Variable

--color-chaat-masala: #EC7D2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chaat-masala': '#EC7D2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC7D2C] text-[#EC7D2C]

SCSS

$chaat-masala: #EC7D2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC7D2C?

#EC7D2C is Chaat Masala, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EC7D2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chaat Masala?

Chaat Masala 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 Chaat Masala?

Chaat Masala 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 Chaat Masala?

You can download Chaat Masala 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 Chaat Masala?

The hex code is #EC7D2C. In RGB it's 236, 125, 44, and in HSL it's 25°, 83%, 55%.

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