ORANGES

Tonkatsu

#EDAC36

RGB 237, 172, 54 · HSL 39°, 84%, 57% · CMYK 0, 27, 77, 7

Tonkatsu is #EDAC36 in HEX — rgb(237, 172, 54), hsl(39°, 84%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 77%, 7%).

Tonkatsu pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 84%, 57%. 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#EDAC36

RGB237, 172, 54

HSL39°, 84%, 57%

HSV39°, 77%, 93%

CMYK0, 27, 77, 7

Decimal15576118

CSS RGBrgb(237, 172, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 84%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 1.7 · #EBA832

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 2.1 · #F1AD3C

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 5 · #E3A031

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 5.1 · #F2AF46

Behr

Optimist Gold BIC-43

ΔE 5.4 · #EEA53A

Vista Paint

Glowing Lantern C-940

ΔE 5.5 · #F8B635

Dunn-Edwards

Acorn Squash DE5292

ΔE 6 · #EDA740

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 6 · #FBB736

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 6.7 · #F7B74E

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.2 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 7.8 · #FEB14B

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 7.9 · #E4A010

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 8.2 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.8 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.3 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#EDAC36

#3576ED

Analogous

#ED5135

#EDAC36

#D2ED35

Triadic

#EDAC36

#35EDAD

#AD35ED

Split-Complementary

#EDAC36

#35D2ED

#5135ED

Tetradic

#EDAC36

#35ED51

#3576ED

#ED35D2

Monochromatic

#7F560B

#C58611

#EDAC36

#F4CA7C

#FAE6C2

Rectangle

#EDAC36

#76ED35

#3576ED

#AD35ED

Compound

#EDAC36

#D2ED35

#3576ED

#5135ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1BD5E

#ECCB8E

#EFDFC2

Darker

#DB930E

#9A6606

#5B3C02

Saturation

#AD9A76

#EDAD35

#F6B02C

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDAC36

#D4C032

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDAC36

#B9B953

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDAC36

#EFA2AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tonkatsu 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

#F1AE44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDAC36

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB368

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#2361D4

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: #EDAC36;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDAC36;

CSS Variable

--color-tonkatsu: #EDAC36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tonkatsu': '#EDAC36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDAC36] text-[#EDAC36]

SCSS

$tonkatsu: #EDAC36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDAC36?

#EDAC36 is Tonkatsu, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDAC36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu 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 Tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu 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 Tonkatsu?

You can download Tonkatsu 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 Tonkatsu?

The hex code is #EDAC36. In RGB it's 237, 172, 54, and in HSL it's 39°, 84%, 57%.

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