ORANGES

Orange

#ECD2AC

RGB 236, 210, 172 · HSL 36°, 63%, 80% · CMYK 0, 11, 27, 7

Orange is #ECD2AC in HEX — rgb(236, 210, 172), hsl(36°, 63%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 7%).

Orange pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 63%, 80%. 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#ECD2AC

RGB236, 210, 172

HSL36°, 63%, 80%

HSV36°, 27%, 93%

CMYK0, 11, 27, 7

Decimal15520428

CSS RGBrgb(236, 210, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 63%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Natural 2165-50

ΔE 0.8 · #ECD3AE

Vista Paint

Frozen Custard C-242

ΔE 0.8 · #EAD0AB

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Coral DEC725

ΔE 0.9 · #EAD0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Custard 243

ΔE 1.2 · #EAD0AC

Behr

Calm Air 300E-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F0D5AF

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.3 · #EAD2AA

Valspar

French Pastry 3002-6C

ΔE 1.6 · #F1D6AF

Sherwin-Williams

Inviting Ivory SW6372

ΔE 1.8 · #F2D5B0

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2 · #EACFA6

PPG

Tuscan Bread 1092-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E7D2AD

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.4 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 2.5 · #F3D3AD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.3 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.7 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#ECD2AC

#ACC6EC

Analogous

#ECB2AC

#ECD2AC

#E6ECAC

Triadic

#ECD2AC

#ACECD2

#D2ACEC

Split-Complementary

#ECD2AC

#ACE6EC

#B2ACEC

Tetradic

#ECD2AC

#ACECB2

#ACC6EC

#ECACE6

Monochromatic

#D0902F

#DEB16E

#ECD2AC

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#ECD2AC

#C6ECAC

#ACC6EC

#D2ACEC

Compound

#ECD2AC

#E6ECAC

#ACC6EC

#B2ACEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0DBBC

#F1E4D0

#F5EFE5

Darker

#E0AF66

#BE8022

#714B12

Saturation

#D6CEC2

#ECD2AC

#F6D4A2

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECD2AC

#E2D8AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECD2AC

#D7D7B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECD2AC

#EECDD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#F0CA9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECD2AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DECFC0

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.

#82A5D9

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #ECD2AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECD2AC;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #ECD2AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#ECD2AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECD2AC] text-[#ECD2AC]

SCSS

$orange: #ECD2AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECD2AC?

#ECD2AC is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECD2AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #ECD2AC. In RGB it's 236, 210, 172, and in HSL it's 36°, 63%, 80%.

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