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Chandra Cream

#ECBA5D

RGB 236, 186, 93 · HSL 39°, 79%, 65% · CMYK 0, 21, 61, 7

Chandra Cream is #ECBA5D in HEX — rgb(236, 186, 93), hsl(39°, 79%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 61%, 7%).

Chandra Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 79%, 65%. 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#ECBA5D

RGB236, 186, 93

HSL39°, 79%, 65%

HSV39°, 61%, 93%

CMYK0, 21, 61, 7

Decimal15514205

CSS RGBrgb(236, 186, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 79%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Sand S13H6

ΔE 1.8 · #EDB959

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 2.6 · #ECBE63

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 2.7 · #E3B557

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 3.6 · #EABE5B

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 3.7 · #EBBF5C

Vista Paint

Serengeti Song K-529

ΔE 4 · #E1B150

Sherwin-Williams

Overjoy SW6689

ΔE 4.2 · #EEC25F

Benjamin Moore

Pan 181

ΔE 4.4 · #EDB45E

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Retriever DE5318

ΔE 4.5 · #F7C66B

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 4.8 · #FCC266

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.9 · #ECC363

Valspar

Afternoon Tea 3002-3B

ΔE 5.4 · #F4B65B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6.8 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.2 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.8 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#ECBA5D

#5F91EC

Analogous

#EC745F

#ECBA5D

#D7EC5F

Triadic

#ECBA5D

#5FECBB

#BB5FEC

Split-Complementary

#ECBA5D

#5FD7EC

#745FEC

Tetradic

#ECBA5D

#5FEC74

#5F91EC

#EC5FD7

Monochromatic

#A06E13

#E49E1B

#ECBA5D

#F4D8A4

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#ECBA5D

#91EC5F

#5F91EC

#BB5FEC

Compound

#ECBA5D

#D7EC5F

#5F91EC

#745FEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0C97F

#EDD4A5

#F1E5CE

Darker

#EAA31F

#AA730C

#654305

Saturation

#BBAC91

#ECBB5F

#F6BE56

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECBA5D

#DAC85C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECBA5D

#C4C46F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECBA5D

#EEB1BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chandra Cream 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

#F0B861

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECBA5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEBD85

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4076DA

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: #ECBA5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECBA5D;

CSS Variable

--color-chandra-cream: #ECBA5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chandra-cream': '#ECBA5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECBA5D] text-[#ECBA5D]

SCSS

$chandra-cream: #ECBA5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECBA5D?

#ECBA5D is Chandra Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECBA5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chandra Cream?

Chandra Cream 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 Chandra Cream?

Chandra Cream 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 Chandra Cream?

You can download Chandra Cream 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 Chandra Cream?

The hex code is #ECBA5D. In RGB it's 236, 186, 93, and in HSL it's 39°, 79%, 65%.

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