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Sassy Salmon

#EE7C54

RGB 238, 124, 84 · HSL 16°, 82%, 63% · CMYK 0, 48, 65, 7

Sassy Salmon is #EE7C54 in HEX — rgb(238, 124, 84), hsl(16°, 82%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 65%, 7%).

Sassy Salmon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 82%, 63%. 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#EE7C54

RGB238, 124, 84

HSL16°, 82%, 63%

HSV16°, 65%, 93%

CMYK0, 48, 65, 7

Decimal15629396

CSS RGBrgb(238, 124, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 82%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 3.2 · #F88258

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 083

ΔE 3.6 · #F6865C

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 3.9 · #EA7C4C

Dulux

After Burn S08H7

ΔE 4.6 · #FD8760

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 4.6 · #FC8258

Valspar

Autumn Glimmer 2003-1A

ΔE 4.7 · #E97F4E

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 4.8 · #E27A53

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 5.1 · #EB7D5D

Behr

Indian Paint Brush 230B-5

ΔE 5.8 · #FF8159

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 6.6 · #E87257

PPG

Clay Pot 1194-6

ΔE 6.9 · #E07757

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 7.3 · #E16F3E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.3 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 13.9 · #C35831

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 15.3 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 16.5 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#EE7C54

#53C5EE

Analogous

#EE5377

#EE7C54

#EECA53

Triadic

#EE7C54

#53EE7D

#7D53EE

Split-Complementary

#EE7C54

#53EECA

#5377EE

Tetradic

#EE7C54

#77EE53

#53C5EE

#CA53EE

Monochromatic

#99340F

#DF4C16

#EE7C54

#F5B199

#FCE6DF

Rectangle

#EE7C54

#C5EE53

#53C5EE

#7D53EE

Compound

#EE7C54

#EECA53

#53C5EE

#5377EE

Variations

Lighter

#F19776

#EEB49F

#F1D5CB

Darker

#ED4E14

#A83309

#641D03

Saturation

#B89689

#EE7D53

#F7794B

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE7C54

#BBAC4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE7C54

#98985A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE7C54

#ED7B85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sassy Salmon 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

#F28A5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE7C54

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF8F7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#36AFDB

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: #EE7C54;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE7C54;

CSS Variable

--color-sassy-salmon: #EE7C54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassy-salmon': '#EE7C54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE7C54] text-[#EE7C54]

SCSS

$sassy-salmon: #EE7C54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE7C54?

#EE7C54 is Sassy Salmon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EE7C54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sassy Salmon?

Sassy Salmon 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 Sassy Salmon?

Sassy Salmon 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 Sassy Salmon?

You can download Sassy Salmon 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 Sassy Salmon?

The hex code is #EE7C54. In RGB it's 238, 124, 84, and in HSL it's 16°, 82%, 63%.

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