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Evening Sunset

#EDAC6D

RGB 237, 172, 109 · HSL 30°, 78%, 68% · CMYK 0, 27, 54, 7

Evening Sunset is #EDAC6D in HEX — rgb(237, 172, 109), hsl(30°, 78%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 54%, 7%).

Evening Sunset pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 78%, 68%. 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#EDAC6D

RGB237, 172, 109

HSL30°, 78%, 68%

HSV30°, 54%, 93%

CMYK0, 27, 54, 7

Decimal15576173

CSS RGBrgb(237, 172, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 78%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Taste of Summer C-981

ΔE 1.7 · #F0AD71

Dunn-Edwards

Beeswax DE5242

ΔE 1.9 · #F0B073

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 2.4 · #F2AE73

Benjamin Moore

Orange 124

ΔE 2.6 · #EEA869

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 2.7 · #E5A96B

Behr

Arizona 290D-4

ΔE 3.3 · #F3AC6A

Valspar

Brioche 3001-5B

ΔE 4 · #E7A870

Sherwin-Williams

Torchlight SW6374

ΔE 4.5 · #E5AE6B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 5.3 · #FCBA7D

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 5.3 · #DCA15F

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 5.9 · #FAAC72

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.3 · #F0B67E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.1 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.1 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#EDAC6D

#6EADED

Analogous

#ED6E6E

#EDAC6D

#EDED6E

Triadic

#EDAC6D

#6EEDAD

#AD6EED

Split-Complementary

#EDAC6D

#6EEDED

#6E6EED

Tetradic

#EDAC6D

#6EED6E

#6EADED

#ED6EED

Monochromatic

#AC6115

#E5872A

#EDAC6D

#F5D4B2

#FCF2E8

Rectangle

#EDAC6D

#ADED6E

#6EADED

#AD6EED

Compound

#EDAC6D

#EDED6E

#6EADED

#6E6EED

Variations

Lighter

#F1BE8B

#EFCEAE

#F2E2D3

Darker

#EA8B2B

#B15F0E

#693706

Saturation

#C0AD9A

#EDAD6E

#F6AD65

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDAC6D

#D1C26B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDAC6D

#B9B978

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDAC6D

#EEA6AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Evening Sunset 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

#F1AE6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDAC6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB391

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.

#4C93DB

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: #EDAC6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDAC6D;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-sunset: #EDAC6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-sunset': '#EDAC6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDAC6D] text-[#EDAC6D]

SCSS

$evening-sunset: #EDAC6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDAC6D?

#EDAC6D is Evening Sunset, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDAC6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Sunset?

Evening Sunset 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 Evening Sunset?

Evening Sunset 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 Evening Sunset?

You can download Evening Sunset 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 Evening Sunset?

The hex code is #EDAC6D. In RGB it's 237, 172, 109, and in HSL it's 30°, 78%, 68%.

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