REDS

Mandarin Mimosa

#ECB09D

RGB 236, 176, 157 · HSL 14°, 68%, 77% · CMYK 0, 25, 33, 7

Mandarin Mimosa is #ECB09D in HEX — rgb(236, 176, 157), hsl(14°, 68%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 33%, 7%).

Mandarin Mimosa pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 68%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#ECB09D

RGB236, 176, 157

HSL14°, 68%, 77%

HSV14°, 33%, 93%

CMYK0, 25, 33, 7

Decimal15511709

CSS RGBrgb(236, 176, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 68%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

Exact match

Behr

Peach Shortcake M210-4

ΔE 0.8 · #EBAE9B

Vista Paint

Stucco Wall C-1050

ΔE 1.5 · #EFB19C

Hallman-Lindsay

Stucco Wall 1051

ΔE 1.9 · #F1B19D

Benjamin Moore

Vivid 025

ΔE 2.9 · #F2B8A5

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 3.2 · #E7A993

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 3.2 · #F2B8A7

PPG

Sweet Sheba 1194-4

ΔE 4.1 · #F0B9A9

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 4.2 · #E1A590

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 4.3 · #E9AA91

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.9 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.3 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.1 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.6 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.2 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECB09D

#9CDAEC

Analogous

#EC9CB2

#ECB09D

#ECD79C

Triadic

#ECB09D

#9CECAF

#AF9CEC

Split-Complementary

#ECB09D

#9CECD7

#9CB2EC

Tetradic

#ECB09D

#B2EC9C

#9CDAEC

#D79CEC

Monochromatic

#C94C26

#E07B5C

#ECB09D

#F8E3DD

#FBEEEA

Rectangle

#ECB09D

#DAEC9C

#9CDAEC

#AF9CEC

Compound

#ECB09D

#ECD79C

#9CDAEC

#9CB2EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0BFB0

#F0D1C7

#F4E5E1

Darker

#E37857

#BD411B

#70250E

Saturation

#D0BEB8

#ECAF9C

#F6AA93

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECB09D

#CFC69C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECB09D

#BCBCA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECB09D

#EBAFB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mandarin Mimosa carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#F0B191

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECB09D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB6B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#74C2DA

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: #ECB09D;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECB09D;

CSS Variable

--color-mandarin-mimosa: #ECB09D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mandarin-mimosa': '#ECB09D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECB09D] text-[#ECB09D]

SCSS

$mandarin-mimosa: #ECB09D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECB09D?

#ECB09D is Mandarin Mimosa, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #ECB09D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mandarin Mimosa?

Mandarin Mimosa works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Mandarin Mimosa?

Mandarin Mimosa pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mandarin Mimosa?

You can download Mandarin Mimosa 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 Mandarin Mimosa?

The hex code is #ECB09D. In RGB it's 236, 176, 157, and in HSL it's 14°, 68%, 77%.

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