ORANGES

Crossroads

#EDD2A3

RGB 237, 210, 163 · HSL 38°, 67%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 31, 7

Crossroads is #EDD2A3 in HEX — rgb(237, 210, 163), hsl(38°, 67%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 31%, 7%).

Crossroads pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 67%, 78%. 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#EDD2A3

RGB237, 210, 163

HSL38°, 67%, 78%

HSV38°, 31%, 93%

CMYK0, 11, 31, 7

Decimal15585955

CSS RGBrgb(237, 210, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 67%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Crossroads DE5359

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 186

ΔE 0.7 · #EBD0A1

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 1 · #EAD1A2

Vista Paint

Good-Looking C-917

ΔE 1.6 · #ECD2A6

PPG

Spice Is Nice 1090-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EBD0A4

Valspar

Warm Sunshine 3004-6B

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D4A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Good-looking 918

ΔE 2.1 · #EDD2A7

Behr

Quiet Veranda 350F-4

ΔE 2.1 · #EDD6A5

Sherwin-Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857

ΔE 2.2 · #EECF9E

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E9D19E

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.6 · #EFD5A1

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 3.2 · #F3DBAC

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 3.2 · #F4D6A2

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.3 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.1 · #E6D690

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

#EDD2A3

#A1BDEC

Analogous

#ECABA1

#EDD2A3

#E2ECA1

Triadic

#EDD2A3

#A1ECD1

#D1A1EC

Split-Complementary

#EDD2A3

#A1E2EC

#ABA1EC

Tetradic

#EDD2A3

#A1ECAB

#A1BDEC

#ECA1E2

Monochromatic

#CC9028

#E0B261

#EDD2A3

#F9F0E1

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#EDD2A3

#BDECA1

#A1BDEC

#D1A1EC

Compound

#EDD2A3

#E2ECA1

#A1BDEC

#ABA1EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0DAB4

#F1E2CA

#F5EEE2

Darker

#E3B15C

#BE831D

#714D0F

Saturation

#D2CABC

#ECD1A1

#F6D398

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

14.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDD2A3

#E4D8A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDD2A3

#D7D7AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDD2A3

#EFCCD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crossroads 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

#F1CA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDD2A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DECFBA

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.

#789CDA

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: #EDD2A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDD2A3;

CSS Variable

--color-crossroads: #EDD2A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crossroads': '#EDD2A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDD2A3] text-[#EDD2A3]

SCSS

$crossroads: #EDD2A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDD2A3?

#EDD2A3 is Crossroads, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDD2A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crossroads?

Crossroads 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 Crossroads?

Crossroads 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 Crossroads?

You can download Crossroads 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 Crossroads?

The hex code is #EDD2A3. In RGB it's 237, 210, 163, and in HSL it's 38°, 67%, 78%.

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