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Fresh Praline

#ECB693

RGB 236, 182, 147 · HSL 24°, 70%, 75% · CMYK 0, 23, 38, 7

Fresh Praline is #ECB693 in HEX — rgb(236, 182, 147), hsl(24°, 70%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 38%, 7%).

Fresh Praline pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 70%, 75%. 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#ECB693

RGB236, 182, 147

HSL24°, 70%, 75%

HSV24°, 38%, 93%

CMYK0, 23, 38, 7

Decimal15513235

CSS RGBrgb(236, 182, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 70%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Praline 280C-3

Exact match

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 2.1 · #E8B793

Vista Paint

November Leaf C-1015

ΔE 2.3 · #EDB48E

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 2.8 · #F1B690

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #E3B091

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 3.6 · #F0BD9E

Benjamin Moore

Ansonia HC-52

ΔE 4.3 · #E8B489

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 4.4 · #E0B392

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 4.5 · #F2C1A0

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 6.3 · #FFC7A4

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 7.5 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8.5 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 12.1 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 14.4 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 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

#ECB693

#93C8EC

Analogous

#EC939C

#ECB693

#ECE393

Triadic

#ECB693

#93ECB6

#B693EC

Split-Complementary

#ECB693

#93ECE3

#939CEC

Tetradic

#ECB693

#9CEC93

#93C8EC

#E393EC

Monochromatic

#C36322

#E08B52

#ECB693

#F7E2D4

#FBF0E9

Rectangle

#ECB693

#C8EC93

#93C8EC

#B693EC

Compound

#ECB693

#ECE393

#93C8EC

#939CEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0C5A8

#F0D4C2

#F4E7DE

Darker

#E48A4E

#BA5918

#6E330C

Saturation

#CDBDB2

#ECB693

#F5B489

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECB693

#D3C892

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECB693

#C1C198

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECB693

#ECB2B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fresh Praline 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

#F0B589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECB693

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEBAAE

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.

#6CAEDA

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: #ECB693;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECB693;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-praline: #ECB693;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-praline': '#ECB693' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECB693] text-[#ECB693]

SCSS

$fresh-praline: #ECB693;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECB693?

#ECB693 is Fresh Praline, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECB693 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Praline?

Fresh Praline 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 Fresh Praline?

Fresh Praline 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 Fresh Praline?

You can download Fresh Praline 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 Fresh Praline?

The hex code is #ECB693. In RGB it's 236, 182, 147, and in HSL it's 24°, 70%, 75%.

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