ORANGES

Bright Idea

#ECBE63

RGB 236, 190, 99 · HSL 40°, 78%, 66% · CMYK 0, 19, 58, 7

Bright Idea is #ECBE63 in HEX — rgb(236, 190, 99), hsl(40°, 78%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 58%, 7%).

Bright Idea pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 78%, 66%. 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#ECBE63

RGB236, 190, 99

HSL40°, 78%, 66%

HSV40°, 58%, 93%

CMYK0, 19, 58, 7

Decimal15515235

CSS RGBrgb(236, 190, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 78%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

Exact match

Dulux

Crop Circle S14G5

ΔE 1.3 · #E9BC63

Benjamin Moore

Semolina 2155-40

ΔE 3 · #F5C46C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 3.2 · #ECC363

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Retriever DE5318

ΔE 3.3 · #F7C66B

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 3.5 · #EAC365

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 3.6 · #EBBF5C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 3.7 · #EABE5B

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 3.7 · #E3B557

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.9 · #EBBA67

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 4 · #E3B964

Vista Paint

I'm a Local C-862

ΔE 4.5 · #EBBF5A

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 9.8 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.3 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#ECBE63

#6592EC

Analogous

#EC7B65

#ECBE63

#D5EC65

Triadic

#ECBE63

#65ECBF

#BF65EC

Split-Complementary

#ECBE63

#65D5EC

#7B65EC

Tetradic

#ECBE63

#65EC7B

#6592EC

#EC65D5

Monochromatic

#A37414

#E4A321

#ECBE63

#F4DBA9

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#ECBE63

#92EC65

#6592EC

#BF65EC

Compound

#ECBE63

#D5EC65

#6592EC

#7B65EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0CC84

#EDD6A8

#F1E6D0

Darker

#E9A724

#AC770D

#664606

Saturation

#BDAF94

#ECBF65

#F5C25B

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECBE63

#DCCA62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECBE63

#C7C774

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECBE63

#EFB4BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bright Idea 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

#F0BB65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECBE63

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEC08A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#4576D9

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: #ECBE63;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECBE63;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-idea: #ECBE63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-idea': '#ECBE63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECBE63] text-[#ECBE63]

SCSS

$bright-idea: #ECBE63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECBE63?

#ECBE63 is Bright Idea, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECBE63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Idea?

Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea?

Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea?

You can download Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea?

The hex code is #ECBE63. In RGB it's 236, 190, 99, and in HSL it's 40°, 78%, 66%.

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