ORANGES

August

#EDB46E

RGB 237, 180, 110 · HSL 33°, 78%, 68% · CMYK 0, 24, 54, 7

August is #EDB46E in HEX — rgb(237, 180, 110), hsl(33°, 78%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 54%, 7%).

August pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 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#EDB46E

RGB237, 180, 110

HSL33°, 78%, 68%

HSV33°, 54%, 93%

CMYK0, 24, 54, 7

Decimal15578222

CSS RGBrgb(237, 180, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 78%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

August 2156-40

Exact match

Behr

Sunburst PPU6-3

ΔE 1.5 · #ECB370

Sherwin-Williams

Torchlight SW6374

ΔE 2.8 · #E5AE6B

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Dawn DE5277

ΔE 3.1 · #F6BC77

Dulux

Yellow Varnish S12G5

ΔE 3.2 · #E9B165

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 3.6 · #E3AD63

PPG

Bold Butterscotch 12-08

ΔE 3.7 · #E6B570

Valspar

Pirate's Treasure 3006-5B

ΔE 4.3 · #E2AE62

Vista Paint

Tropical Dream C-911

ΔE 4.4 · #E6B76F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 4.5 · #E6B771

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 5.2 · #E5A96B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FCBA7D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 7.1 · #F0B67E

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.9 · #DCB771

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.7 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.2 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#EDB46E

#6EA7ED

Analogous

#ED746E

#EDB46E

#E7ED6E

Triadic

#EDB46E

#6EEDB4

#B46EED

Split-Complementary

#EDB46E

#6EE7ED

#746EED

Tetradic

#EDB46E

#6EED74

#6EA7ED

#ED6EE7

Monochromatic

#AC6815

#E5902A

#EDB46E

#F5D7B2

#FCF3E8

Rectangle

#EDB46E

#A7ED6E

#6EA7ED

#B46EED

Compound

#EDB46E

#E7ED6E

#6EA7ED

#746EED

Variations

Lighter

#F1C38B

#EFD1AE

#F2E4D3

Darker

#EA942B

#B1680E

#693C06

Saturation

#C0AF9A

#EDB46E

#F6B565

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDB46E

#D6C66D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDB46E

#BFBF7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDB46E

#EFADB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

August 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

#F1B46E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDB46E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB992

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.

#4C8CDB

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: #EDB46E;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDB46E;

CSS Variable

--color-august: #EDB46E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'august': '#EDB46E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDB46E] text-[#EDB46E]

SCSS

$august: #EDB46E;

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#E6B271 · ΔE 3.7

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#E3B26F · ΔE 4.2

Old Gold

#E1A863 · ΔE 4.3

Natural

#E2AA5F · ΔE 4.7

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#FEC478 · ΔE 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDB46E?

#EDB46E is August, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDB46E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with August?

August 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 August?

August 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 August?

You can download August 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 August?

The hex code is #EDB46E. In RGB it's 237, 180, 110, and in HSL it's 33°, 78%, 68%.

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