ORANGES

Orange Crush

#ECAD88

RGB 236, 173, 136 · HSL 22°, 72%, 73% · CMYK 0, 27, 42, 7

Orange Crush is #ECAD88 in HEX — rgb(236, 173, 136), hsl(22°, 72%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 42%, 7%).

Orange Crush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 72%, 73%. 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#ECAD88

RGB236, 173, 136

HSL22°, 72%, 73%

HSV22°, 42%, 93%

CMYK0, 27, 42, 7

Decimal15510920

CSS RGBrgb(236, 173, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 72%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Myrtle 061

ΔE 1.8 · #E6A984

Behr

Trick Or Treat M220-4

ΔE 1.8 · #EEAC8A

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E6A57F

Vista Paint

Apricot Spring C-1035

ΔE 3.3 · #F0B392

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 3.4 · #F1B690

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 4.7 · #F6BA93

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 5.1 · #F2B88C

Dunn-Edwards

Pecan Veneer DE5207

ΔE 5.3 · #E09F78

Dulux

Salmon Slice S08G4

ΔE 5.5 · #F1A98D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.1 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 9.2 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.7 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 13 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 18.2 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#ECAD88

#89C7EC

Analogous

#EC8996

#ECAD88

#ECDF89

Triadic

#ECAD88

#89ECAD

#AD89EC

Split-Complementary

#ECAD88

#89ECDF

#8996EC

Tetradic

#ECAD88

#96EC89

#89C7EC

#DF89EC

Monochromatic

#BD591F

#E17F47

#ECAD88

#F6DBCA

#FBF0E9

Rectangle

#ECAD88

#C7EC89

#89C7EC

#AD89EC

Compound

#ECAD88

#ECDF89

#89C7EC

#8996EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0BDA0

#EFCFBC

#F3E4DB

Darker

#E58045

#B75115

#6D2E0A

Saturation

#C9B6AB

#ECAD89

#F5AA7F

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECAD88

#CFC387

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECAD88

#BABA8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECAD88

#ECA9B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Crush 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

#F0AE81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECAD88

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB3A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#63AED9

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: #ECAD88;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECAD88;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-crush: #ECAD88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-crush': '#ECAD88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECAD88] text-[#ECAD88]

SCSS

$orange-crush: #ECAD88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECAD88?

#ECAD88 is Orange Crush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECAD88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Crush?

Orange Crush 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 Crush?

Orange Crush 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 Crush?

You can download Orange Crush 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 Crush?

The hex code is #ECAD88. In RGB it's 236, 173, 136, and in HSL it's 22°, 72%, 73%.

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