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Zodiac Constellation

#EE8844

RGB 238, 136, 68 · HSL 24°, 83%, 60% · CMYK 0, 43, 71, 7

Zodiac Constellation is #EE8844 in HEX — rgb(238, 136, 68), hsl(24°, 83%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 71%, 7%).

Zodiac Constellation pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 83%, 60%. 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#EE8844

RGB238, 136, 68

HSL24°, 83%, 60%

HSV24°, 71%, 93%

CMYK0, 43, 71, 7

Decimal15632452

CSS RGBrgb(238, 136, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 83%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fresh Persimmons 2009-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F58E4B

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 2.8 · #EA8A42

Dulux

Wild Pumpkin SB7C4

ΔE 3.7 · #E27F3A

Behr

Pumpkin Toast 270D-6

ΔE 3.8 · #E3853F

Benjamin Moore

Fruit 140

ΔE 4.5 · #F68D41

Vista Paint

Boredom Buster C-1031

ΔE 4.5 · #FA8B4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 4.7 · #F0843A

PPG

Carmelized Orange 1197-7

ΔE 5.1 · #EF924A

Dunn-Edwards

Valley of Fire DE5167

ΔE 6.6 · #FF8A4A

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 7.6 · #EC8430

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 7.9 · #F07B42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 11.1 · #EC7C26

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.6 · #FF963A

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 13.1 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 20.7 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#EE8844

#44AAEE

Analogous

#EE4455

#EE8844

#EEDD44

Triadic

#EE8844

#44EE88

#8844EE

Split-Complementary

#EE8844

#44EEDD

#4455EE

Tetradic

#EE8844

#55EE44

#44AAEE

#DD44EE

Monochromatic

#8C400D

#D26014

#EE8844

#F4B58A

#FBE1D0

Rectangle

#EE8844

#AAEE44

#44AAEE

#8844EE

Compound

#EE8844

#EEDD44

#44AAEE

#4455EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1A06A

#EDB997

#F0D7C7

Darker

#E56510

#A14507

#602802

Saturation

#B29480

#EE8844

#F6863C

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE8844

#C1B03E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE8844

#A0A051

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE8844

#EE838E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Zodiac Constellation 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

#F2934E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE8844

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF9872

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#2A94DA

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: #EE8844;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE8844;

CSS Variable

--color-zodiac-constellation: #EE8844;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zodiac-constellation': '#EE8844' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE8844] text-[#EE8844]

SCSS

$zodiac-constellation: #EE8844;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE8844?

#EE8844 is Zodiac Constellation, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EE8844 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zodiac Constellation?

Zodiac Constellation 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 Zodiac Constellation?

Zodiac Constellation 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 Zodiac Constellation?

You can download Zodiac Constellation 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 Zodiac Constellation?

The hex code is #EE8844. In RGB it's 238, 136, 68, and in HSL it's 24°, 83%, 60%.

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