ORANGES

Orange

#ECAB55

RGB 236, 171, 85 · HSL 34°, 80%, 63% · CMYK 0, 28, 64, 7

Orange is #ECAB55 in HEX — rgb(236, 171, 85), hsl(34°, 80%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 64%, 7%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 80%, 63%. 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#ECAB55

RGB236, 171, 85

HSL34°, 80%, 63%

HSV34°, 64%, 93%

CMYK0, 28, 64, 7

Decimal15510357

CSS RGBrgb(236, 171, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 80%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Brass DE5285

ΔE 1.7 · #ECAE58

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 2.5 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 2.9 · #EFAE52

Dulux

Cheater S11G6

ΔE 3.3 · #EEAC5D

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 175

ΔE 3.7 · #E0A44B

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 3.9 · #EBAD5E

Valspar

Afternoon Tea 3002-3B

ΔE 4.4 · #F4B65B

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 4.6 · #E4A94A

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 4.6 · #E1A84B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 5.2 · #EFA94A

Vista Paint

Lemon Poppy C-926

ΔE 5.8 · #E1AD53

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Poppy 927

ΔE 6.4 · #E1AE58

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 8.4 · #E3AD63

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.1 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 11.6 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#ECAB55

#5597EC

Analogous

#EC5F55

#ECAB55

#E2EC55

Triadic

#ECAB55

#55ECAB

#AB55EC

Split-Complementary

#ECAB55

#55E2EC

#5F55EC

Tetradic

#ECAB55

#55EC5F

#5597EC

#EC55E2

Monochromatic

#975D11

#DC8718

#ECAB55

#F4CD9A

#FBEFDF

Rectangle

#ECAB55

#97EC55

#5597EC

#AB55EC

Compound

#ECAB55

#E2EC55

#5597EC

#5F55EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0BC77

#EDCCA0

#F0E0CB

Darker

#EB8F16

#A6630B

#633A04

Saturation

#B7A48A

#ECAB55

#F6AC4C

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECAB55

#D1C053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECAB55

#B8B866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECAB55

#EEA3AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#F0AD5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECAB55

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB27F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#387ED9

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: #ECAB55;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECAB55;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #ECAB55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#ECAB55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECAB55] text-[#ECAB55]

SCSS

$orange: #ECAB55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECAB55?

#ECAB55 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECAB55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

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 Orange?

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 Orange?

You can download 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 Orange?

The hex code is #ECAB55. In RGB it's 236, 171, 85, and in HSL it's 34°, 80%, 63%.

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