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Ashwood

#EDD6AE

RGB 237, 214, 174 · HSL 38°, 64%, 81% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 7

Ashwood is #EDD6AE in HEX — rgb(237, 214, 174), hsl(38°, 64%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 7%).

Ashwood pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 64%, 81%. 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#EDD6AE

RGB237, 214, 174

HSL38°, 64%, 81%

HSV38°, 27%, 93%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 7

Decimal15586990

CSS RGBrgb(237, 214, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 64%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Key 192

ΔE 0.7 · #EED6AD

Vista Paint

Russeau Gold C-888

ΔE 1.3 · #E9D5AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Russeau Gold 889

ΔE 1.3 · #EAD6AF

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.4 · #EAD2AA

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #EFD6AC

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Buff SW7684

ΔE 1.5 · #EDD6B1

Behr

Calm Air 300E-2

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D5AF

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 1.9 · #E9D4A9

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2 · #EFDBB3

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E7D5AD

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.9 · #EACFA6

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.7 · #F3D3AD

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.9 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.6 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#EDD6AE

#B0C6EE

Analogous

#EEB8B0

#EDD6AE

#E5EEB0

Triadic

#EDD6AE

#B0EED7

#D7B0EE

Split-Complementary

#EDD6AE

#B0E5EE

#B8B0EE

Tetradic

#EDD6AE

#B0EEB8

#B0C6EE

#EEB0E5

Monochromatic

#D29732

#E0B771

#EDD6AE

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#EDD6AE

#C6EEB0

#B0C6EE

#D7B0EE

Compound

#EDD6AE

#E5EEB0

#B0C6EE

#B8B0EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1DFBF

#F2E6D2

#F6F0E6

Darker

#E2B569

#C28722

#734F11

Saturation

#D8D1C5

#EED7B0

#F6D9A7

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDD6AE

#E5DBAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDD6AE

#DADAB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDD6AE

#EFD1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ashwood 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

#F1CD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDD6AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED2C2

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.

#84A4DB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EDD6AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDD6AE;

CSS Variable

--color-ashwood: #EDD6AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ashwood': '#EDD6AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDD6AE] text-[#EDD6AE]

SCSS

$ashwood: #EDD6AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDD6AE?

#EDD6AE is Ashwood, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDD6AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ashwood?

Ashwood 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 Ashwood?

Ashwood 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 Ashwood?

You can download Ashwood 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 Ashwood?

The hex code is #EDD6AE. In RGB it's 237, 214, 174, and in HSL it's 38°, 64%, 81%.

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