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Doughnut

#EDA057

RGB 237, 160, 87 · HSL 29°, 81%, 64% · CMYK 0, 32, 63, 7

Doughnut is #EDA057 in HEX — rgb(237, 160, 87), hsl(29°, 81%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 63%, 7%).

Doughnut pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 81%, 64%. 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#EDA057

RGB237, 160, 87

HSL29°, 81%, 64%

HSV29°, 63%, 93%

CMYK0, 32, 63, 7

Decimal15573079

CSS RGBrgb(237, 160, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 81%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pumpkin Pie DE5228

ΔE 1.3 · #E99E56

Vista Paint

Amber Autumn K-585

ΔE 1.5 · #E99D56

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 2.6 · #E89952

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 2.7 · #E49B51

Valspar

Toasted Honey 2006-1B

ΔE 4.2 · #EFA861

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 4.2 · #DF984E

Dulux

Golden Koi S11G7

ΔE 4.7 · #E99E4B

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 5.1 · #DC974D

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 5.5 · #DE914A

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 5.6 · #F2AD62

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 7.2 · #F4AF5B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.1 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 9.4 · #E4A467

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.9 · #CF8744

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#EDA057

#59A6EE

Analogous

#EE595B

#EDA057

#EEEB59

Triadic

#EDA057

#59EEA1

#A159EE

Split-Complementary

#EDA057

#59EEEB

#595BEE

Tetradic

#EDA057

#5BEE59

#59A6EE

#EB59EE

Monochromatic

#9D5410

#E27A18

#EDA057

#F5C89E

#FCEFE3

Rectangle

#EDA057

#A6EE59

#59A6EE

#A159EE

Compound

#EDA057

#EEEB59

#59A6EE

#595BEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1B47A

#EEC7A2

#F1DECD

Darker

#EC7F19

#AA570A

#653304

Saturation

#BAA28D

#EEA159

#F6A050

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDA057

#CCBB54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDA057

#B0B064

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDA057

#EE99A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Doughnut 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

#F1A55C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDA057

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEAA81

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3B8DDB

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: #EDA057;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDA057;

CSS Variable

--color-doughnut: #EDA057;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'doughnut': '#EDA057' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDA057] text-[#EDA057]

SCSS

$doughnut: #EDA057;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDA057?

#EDA057 is Doughnut, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDA057 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Doughnut?

Doughnut 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 Doughnut?

Doughnut 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 Doughnut?

You can download Doughnut 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 Doughnut?

The hex code is #EDA057. In RGB it's 237, 160, 87, and in HSL it's 29°, 81%, 64%.

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