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Filtered Moon

#ECCA9A

RGB 236, 202, 154 · HSL 35°, 68%, 76% · CMYK 0, 14, 35, 7

Filtered Moon is #ECCA9A in HEX — rgb(236, 202, 154), hsl(35°, 68%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 35%, 7%).

Filtered Moon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 68%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#ECCA9A

RGB236, 202, 154

HSL35°, 68%, 76%

HSV35°, 35%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 35, 7

Decimal15518362

CSS RGBrgb(236, 202, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 68%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 1 · #EFCB9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 1.6 · #EDCC99

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 1.9 · #EFCEA0

Sherwin-Williams

Humble Gold SW6380

ΔE 2 · #EDC796

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 2.1 · #EBC995

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.2 · #F3CD9E

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 2.4 · #F3CFA1

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 2.7 · #EED09D

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 2.8 · #F4D09D

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 3.1 · #EECC96

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 3.4 · #E5C590

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 3.5 · #E1C290

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.6 · #DFC795

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 4.6 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.9 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#ECCA9A

#98BBEB

Analogous

#EB9F98

#ECCA9A

#E4EB98

Triadic

#ECCA9A

#98EBC9

#C998EB

Split-Complementary

#ECCA9A

#98E4EB

#9F98EB

Tetradic

#ECCA9A

#98EB9F

#98BBEB

#EB98E4

Monochromatic

#C58326

#DFA758

#ECCA9A

#F8EBD8

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#ECCA9A

#BBEB98

#98BBEB

#C998EB

Compound

#ECCA9A

#E4EB98

#98BBEB

#9F98EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD4AD

#F0DEC5

#F4EBDF

Darker

#E2A754

#BA781B

#6F460E

Saturation

#CEC4B5

#EBC998

#F5CA8E

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECCA9A

#DFD39A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECCA9A

#D0D0A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECCA9A

#EEC4CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Filtered Moon 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

#F0C48F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECCA9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEC9B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#719CD9

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: #ECCA9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECCA9A;

CSS Variable

--color-filtered-moon: #ECCA9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'filtered-moon': '#ECCA9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECCA9A] text-[#ECCA9A]

SCSS

$filtered-moon: #ECCA9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECCA9A?

#ECCA9A is Filtered Moon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECCA9A warm or cool?

Filtered Moon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Filtered Moon?

Filtered Moon 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 Filtered Moon?

Filtered Moon 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 Filtered Moon?

You can download Filtered Moon 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 Filtered Moon?

The hex code is #ECCA9A. In RGB it's 236, 202, 154, and in HSL it's 35°, 68%, 76%.

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