ORANGES

Navel

#EC8430

RGB 236, 132, 48 · HSL 27°, 83%, 56% · CMYK 0, 44, 80, 7

Navel is #EC8430 in HEX — rgb(236, 132, 48), hsl(27°, 83%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 80%, 7%).

Navel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 83%, 56%. 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#EC8430

RGB236, 132, 48

HSL27°, 83%, 56%

HSV27°, 80%, 93%

CMYK0, 44, 80, 7

Decimal15500336

CSS RGBrgb(236, 132, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 83%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

Exact match

Behr

Autumn Orange 270B-6

ΔE 2.9 · #F58838

Vista Paint

Cheddar Cheese C-976

ΔE 3.7 · #F0853A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 4 · #F0843A

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 4.4 · #EC892A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 4.7 · #F38F3E

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 4.8 · #EC7C26

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 2015-30

ΔE 4.9 · #FC8C3D

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 6.5 · #EF913E

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 7.2 · #FF963A

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 7.6 · #FF8830

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.6 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.4 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 19.3 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 23.4 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#EC8430

#3298EC

Analogous

#EC323B

#EC8430

#ECE332

Triadic

#EC8430

#32EC85

#8532EC

Split-Complementary

#EC8430

#32ECE3

#323BEC

Tetradic

#EC8430

#3BEC32

#3298EC

#E332EC

Monochromatic

#793D0B

#BF6012

#EC8430

#F2AF78

#F9D8BE

Rectangle

#EC8430

#98EC32

#3298EC

#8532EC

Compound

#EC8430

#ECE332

#3298EC

#323BEC

Variations

Lighter

#F09E5B

#EBB78C

#EFD5C1

Darker

#D6680F

#964707

#592902

Saturation

#AB8C73

#EC8532

#F58528

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC8430

#BFAD26

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC8430

#9C9C43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC8430

#EC7F8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Navel 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

#F0903F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC8430

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE9563

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.

#2482CF

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: #EC8430;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC8430;

CSS Variable

--color-navel: #EC8430;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'navel': '#EC8430' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC8430] text-[#EC8430]

SCSS

$navel: #EC8430;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC8430?

#EC8430 is Navel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EC8430 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Navel?

Navel 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 Navel?

Navel 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 Navel?

You can download Navel 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 Navel?

The hex code is #EC8430. In RGB it's 236, 132, 48, and in HSL it's 27°, 83%, 56%.

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