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Quince Paste

#EC892A

RGB 236, 137, 42 · HSL 29°, 84%, 55% · CMYK 0, 42, 82, 7

Quince Paste is #EC892A in HEX — rgb(236, 137, 42), hsl(29°, 84%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 82%, 7%).

Quince Paste pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 84%, 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#EC892A

RGB236, 137, 42

HSL29°, 84%, 55%

HSV29°, 82%, 93%

CMYK0, 42, 82, 7

Decimal15501610

CSS RGBrgb(236, 137, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 84%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 1.2 · #EB882C

Benjamin Moore

Carrot 2016-30

ΔE 5.1 · #FD9638

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

ΔE 5.5 · #F89839

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 5.6 · #FF963A

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 5.6 · #F89026

Dunn-Edwards

Energy Orange DE5223

ΔE 6 · #FF9532

Behr

Autumn Orange 270B-6

ΔE 6.3 · #F58838

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 6.6 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 7 · #FA9B40

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 7.2 · #EC7C26

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 8 · #FF9D45

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 8.2 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 20.3 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 20.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 27.5 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#EC892A

#2C8FED

Analogous

#ED2C2F

#EC892A

#EDE92C

Triadic

#EC892A

#2CED89

#892CED

Split-Complementary

#EC892A

#2CEDE9

#2C2FED

Tetradic

#EC892A

#2FED2C

#2C8FED

#E92CED

Monochromatic

#753E0A

#BC6310

#EC892A

#F3B072

#F9D8B9

Rectangle

#EC892A

#8FED2C

#2C8FED

#892CED

Compound

#EC892A

#EDE92C

#2C8FED

#2C2FED

Variations

Lighter

#F0A156

#EBB989

#EED6BF

Darker

#D36D0D

#944B06

#582B02

Saturation

#A98B6F

#ED892C

#F68923

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC892A

#C2AF1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC892A

#A0A041

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC892A

#EC838E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Quince Paste 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

#F0933B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC892A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE985F

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.

#227ACC

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: #EC892A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC892A;

CSS Variable

--color-quince-paste: #EC892A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quince-paste': '#EC892A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC892A] text-[#EC892A]

SCSS

$quince-paste: #EC892A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC892A?

#EC892A is Quince Paste, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EC892A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quince Paste?

Quince Paste 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 Quince Paste?

Quince Paste 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 Quince Paste?

You can download Quince Paste 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 Quince Paste?

The hex code is #EC892A. In RGB it's 236, 137, 42, and in HSL it's 29°, 84%, 55%.

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